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Ancient Pterosaur Fossil Discovered in Arizona's Petrified Forest

7/23/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park has unveiled the oldest known pterosaur in North America, thanks to UC Berkeley graduate Ben Kligman. This remarkable fossil, complete with a jawbone and teeth, sheds light on the creature's diet and lifestyle, enriching our understanding of the Triassic period before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

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A groundbreaking discovery in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park has unveiled the oldest known pterosaur in North America, thanks to UC Berkeley graduate Ben Kligman. This remarkable fossil, complete with a jawbone and teeth, sheds light on the creature's diet and lifestyle, enriching our understanding of the Triassic period before dinosaurs roamed the Earth.