Research tracks how pterosaurs mastered the primeval skies

By the time they were wiped out alongside their dinosaur cousins, most winged pterosaurs had evolved from awkwardly airborne to lords of the primeval skies, according to new research published on Wednesday.

A giant pterodactyl with a wingspan similar to an F-16 fighter jet soared above North Africa 66 million years ago, say scientists. Photo: VCG