Pterosaur paleoart

🌿 Pterodactylus, a small pterosaur from the Late Jurassic period, had a wingspan averaging around 3.5 feet (1.1 meters), making it relatively small compared to other pterosaurs. It lived approximately 150 to 148 million years ago, soaring through the ancient skies of what is now Europe. With its sharp, pointed beak and tooth-filled jaws, Pterodactylus likely fed on small fish, insects, and other small creatures. Despite its diminutive size, this ancient flyer was a skilled glider, using its…

The so-called "ugliest pterosaur" was actually beautifully adapted for a unique lifestyle. Its upward-curving jaws and crushing back teeth could work their way around hard food items, especially shellfish in freshwater ponds and pools.

Pterosaur Flying Reptiles, Artwork is a photograph by Richard Bizley which was uploaded on May 7th, 2013. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - 3 business days.

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