Fossil remains of a Jurassic primitive reptile “flying dragon” have been found in the Atacama Desert in Chile. Scientists estimate that these reptiles lived not only in the northern hemisphere but also in the southern hemisphere for 160 million years.

The findings show that they are from the southern hemisphere

Flying reptiles are among the earliest pterosaurs. He had a long body, a sharp tail, wings and sharp, protruding teeth.

Study of invention Acta Paleontology Polonica Published in the Journal.
Jonathan Allarcon, a scientist and research leader at the University of Chile, said their results show that the prevalence of pterosaur animals is wider than previously thought.

This finding may indicate the migration of flying reptiles

The findings suggest that animals may have migrated between the northern and southern hemispheres. During this period, most of the southern hemisphere was connected to the supercontinent Gondwana.

Pterosaurs belonging to this group, which appear to be coastal animals, have also been found in Cuba.

So, they probably migrated between the north and the south,

Or they came and stayed there at the same time, ”Alarcon said. Chile’s vast Atacama Desert was once covered by the Pacific Ocean. This area, which has not received rain for decades, is an ideal place for fossil exploration because many rock formations are hidden under the desert sand.

(Source: MTI / Reuters)