Pterosaurs couldn't soar, says expert
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 - 13:21
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A Japanese researcher has put paleo-biologists in a flap by suggesting pterosaurs -- the winged lizards beloved of toymakers and dino movies -- were unable to fly, New Scientist says.
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