Buried for 209 Million Years, This Tiny Winged Reptile Just Changed History
In the sunbaked badlands of Arizona’s Petrified Forest, scientists uncovered a tiny jawbone that turned out to be North America’s oldest known pterosaur—a flying reptile that soared the skies over 209 million years ago. This rare fossil, along with hundreds of others including one of the earliest armored turtles, reveals a thriving and diverse Triassic [...]
In the sunbaked badlands of Arizona’s Petrified Forest, scientists uncovered a tiny jawbone that turned out to be North America’s oldest known pterosaur—a flying reptile that soared the skies over 209 million years ago. This rare fossil, along with hundreds of others including one of the earliest armored turtles, reveals a thriving and diverse Triassic [...] What's Your Reaction?
