Eons: How Pterosaurs Got Their Wings

An illustration depicts a pair of reptile like dinosaurs running in a desert. Image credit: Ceri Thomas.

When pterosaurs first took flight, it may have marked the beginning of the end for the winged reptiles. Some evidence gathered suggests that the power of flight led to evolutionary changes in the reptiles, which may have ultimately led to their downfall. Part of the "Eons" series.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
evolution, paleontology

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  • Eons: How Pterosaurs Got Their Wings

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    OER
    Author:
    PBS Digital Studios
    Length:
    8 minutes