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๐Ÿฆ… Fossil of giant flying reptile discovered on Scottish island

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๐Ÿฆ… Fossil of giant flying reptile discovered on Scottish island
Middle Jurassic pterosaur specimen from the Isle of Skye


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 20 Apr 2026 at 10:42
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Species: Dearc sgiathanach
  • Age: Middle Jurassic, approximately 170 million years ago
  • Wingspan: Around 2.5 metres (8 feet)
  • Location: Isle of Skye, western Scotland

A three-dimensional pterosaur fossil discovered on the Isle of Skye is a previously unknown species that inhabited Earth ...

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