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Cryodrakon Boreas Was One of the Largest Flying Animals
Researchers have identified a new species of pterosaur from fossilized bones found in Alberta, Canada. It has been named Cryodrakon Boreas. (September 10, 2019)

Fossil of New Pterosaur Species Discovered in South America
The fossil of a previously unknown pterosaur species has been discovered in the Patagonia region of South America. (September 1, 2016)

Pterosaur Discovered in Brazil Had Large Bony Head Crest
Scientists have discovered the fossils of previously unknown species of pterosaur in Brazil. It had a bony projectile growing on its head. (August 14, 2014)

Pterosaur Exhibit at American Museum of Natural History Lets People Fly Like a Pterosaur
A new pterosaur exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History let people fly like a pterosaur using a Kinect simulator. (April 4, 2014)

New Pterosaur Named After Little Girl Who Discovered Fossil
Palaeontologists from the University of Southampton have identified a new ptesoraur. (March 20, 2013)

Researchers Create Computer Simulation of Awkward Takeoff and Landing of Ancient Pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus
Researchers from Texas Tech University have created a computer simulation of the takeoff, flight and landing of the giant ancient pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus. (November 15, 2012)

Researchers Discover Fossil Fragment in London Museum Belonged to Huge Ugly Toothed Pterosaur
Researchers have identified a small fossil fragment at the Natural History Museum, London as being part of a pterosaur (Coloborhynchus capito) that was the world's largest toothed pterosaur. (October 13, 2011)

Lacusovagus: Newly Discovered Species of Flying Reptile
The BBC reports that Mark Witton, a University of Portsmouth researcher, has identified a new species of pterosaur. (December 4, 2008)