The oldest skull of a pterosaur was so well preserved that experts have even managed to restore his brain cavity.
During excavations in the province of Chubut (Argentina) paleontologists have discovered the remains of a flying pterosaur who lived on Earth about 170 million years ago.
Scientists emphasize that the discovery of a new older predatory species will help to shed light on the stages of evolution of their kind.
Scientists say, despite the fact that the dinosaur remains have lain in the earth for more than 170 million years, they are perfectly preserved. “Because the skull of the creature is almost not damaged, we can more thoroughly examine the bones, says one of the team members – It will help us to unravel the mystery of the origin of pterosaur and its other close relatives”.
Scientists emphasize that the skull of the oldest fossil is so well preserved that experts have even managed to restore his brain cavity. “It helped us to understand what changes have occurred in the brain of the animal during its evolution,” says Diego Pol.
