Discovery of 506-Million-Year-Old Moth-Like Predator

Canadian paleontologists discovered a 506-million-year-old predator resembling a moth called Mosura fentoni, offering insights into extinct radiodonts' anatomy. The fossils were found in British Columbia and reveal details of its internal anatomy.

Pterosaurs and Their Flight Mechanism

Pterosaurs, or pterodactyls, were able to fly thanks to large sail-like “vanes” at the ends of their tails, which helped guide and stabilize them in flight. Recent research using new laser technology revealed the delicate membrane of the reptile’s tail vane and its internal structures. This finding provides valuable insight into pterosaurs’ anatomy and evolution.