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Fossils reveal how baby pterosaurs died in the Jurassic Period, scientists say

Fossils reveal how baby pterosaurs died in the Jurassic Period, scientists say
science9/19/2025

Two baby pterosaur fossils contain rare evidence of how they died 150 million years ago — and the specimens solve a larger mystery about a fossil deposit in Germany.

A violent storm may have sent two baby pterosaurs spiraling to their deaths in a lagoon about 150 million years ago, based on a new analysis of the tiny, astonishingly well-preserved fossils. This latest research also provides fresh clues that may un... [8864 chars]