Scientists have long puzzled over how pterosaurs became the first vertebrates to master flight. Some pterosaur species, such ...

Pterosaurs evolved active flight over 230 million years ago. The discovery of Melkamter pateko in Argentina suggests ...

Scientists have long puzzled over how pterosaurs became the first vertebrates to master flight. Some pterosaur species, such as the Quetzalcoatlus ...

Pterosaurs developed active, flapping flight with the help of a wing membrane, which was mainly spanned by the strongly elongated fourth finger of the hand. In the course of their evolution ...

Paleontologists used UV fluorescence to find 50 Pterodactylus fossils, revealing their full family, from hatchlings to adults ...

Bats and birds showcase a fascinating contrast in their evolutionary paths, with recent research revealing bats' wings and ...

The discovery pushes back the evolution of advanced pterosaurs and also supports a surprising new setting for their evolution.

This famous specimen showcases preserved soft tissues, including the delicate wing membranes, which fluoresce vividly under UV illumination.UV photography of Pterodactylus. Ultraviolet light ...

Pterosaurs soared through the prehistoric skies with their elongated fingers supporting a wing membrane. Their ability to fly enabled them to dominate the skies and flourish for millions of years.