The Teradactyl: Unmasking the Legend of the Prehistoric Sky
The word “teradactyl” instantly conjures a vivid image: a colossal, leathery-winged reptile screeching as it swoops down from a prehistoric sky, perhaps with a hapless human in its clutches. It’s a staple of adventure movies, low-budget creature features, and childhood dinosaur books. But how much of this popular image is based on scientific fact, and…