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Pterosaurs: Ground-Dwelling Hunters Revealed by Ancient Footprints

5/4/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Leicester uncovers that pterosaurs, long thought to be solely airborne, also roamed the land. By examining ancient footprints dating back 160 million years, researchers identified three groups of these fascinating creatures that walked and hunted on solid ground, shedding light on their vital role in Jurassic and Cretaceous ecosystems.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Leicester uncovers that pterosaurs, long thought to be solely airborne, also roamed the land. By examining ancient footprints dating back 160 million years, researchers identified three groups of these fascinating creatures that walked and hunted on solid ground, shedding light on their vital role in Jurassic and Cretaceous ecosystems.