Reptiles in the news

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A little interesting that in the past two days they're been a couple of articles on ancient reptiles.

Scientists identify 2 ancient reptiles

BANGKOK, Thailand - Scientists have identified two ancient reptiles that swam in icy waters off Australia 115 million years ago, researchers said Friday. They are among the first of their kind to be found from the period soon after the Jurassic era. (...)

Flying reptile mystery 'solved'

UK scientists say they have solved the mystery of why prehistoric flying reptiles grew crests on their heads.

A rare skull specimen found in Brazil shows the crest appeared at puberty, suggesting it was used to attract attention from the opposite sex.