Discover the ancient flying lizard Nyctosaurus.

With its distinctive crest and impressive wingspan, Nyctosaurus was an efficient flying creature that lived near the sea and hunted fish during ancient times.

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.

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