With its distinctive crest and impressive wingspan, Nyctosaurus was an efficient flying creature that lived near the sea and hunted fish during ancient times.
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It had a crest resembling a branching column. The crest structure of Nyctosaurus could be as tall as or taller than its body length. Photo: Pinterest. Crests can be used for display. Many theories suggest that crests serve to attract mates. Photo: Pinterest.
Their wingspan was approximately 2 meters. Although not as large as some of the giant flying lizards, they were still efficient flyers. Photo: Pinterest. They have almost no claws. Unlike many other flying lizards, they have simpler forelimbs. Photo: Pinterest.
They lived near ancient seas. Many fossils have been found in the ancient North American inland seas. Photo: Pinterest. They feed on fish and other marine life. They glide across the water's surface to find food. Photo: Pinterest. They may not move well on the ground. Their limbs are structured more for flying than for walking. Photo: Pinterest.
Fossils are quite rare. There aren't many complete specimens of Nyctosaurus. Photo: Pinterest. We invite our readers to watch the video : Living with Wolves / VTV2
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