The latest Prehistoric Planet clip takes us to the topic of pterosaurs, which form the world’s first vertebrates to have taken flight to the skies. These reptiles—note, not dinosaurs—managed to do so with heads so ornate that it almost seems ridiculous. Did they really improve aerodynamics, or is there something else missing from the picture?
Related Posts
Finding Sentient Animals
What does it mean for an animal to be sentient? While it is easy to see animals react,…
Humans evolved with their microbiomes – like genes, your gut microbes pass from one generation to the next
The gut microbiome may also play a role in personalized medicine. nopparit/iStock via Getty Images Plus Taichi A.…
Prehistoric Planet 2: The Twisted Life of Ammonites
These animals were once so ubiquitous that their presence is now often used to demarcate specific geologic time…
Bumblebees Can Learn New Behaviors by Observing Their Peers—Just Like Humans
A study led by Queen Mary University of London found that bumblebees can socially learn, which means they…