PBS Eons gives viewers a glimpse into the evolutionary mysteries surrounding the ancient Hațeg Island which existed during the Late Cretaceous Period and is now where the modern-day Romanian town of Hațeg sits. The dinosaurs excavated from the modern-day site are quite small compared to their mainland counterparts. However, the pterosaurs excavated from the same site tell an entirely different story—yet somehow still paint the same picture.
The Island of Small Dinosaurs and Giant Apex Pterosaurs
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