This podcast episode delves into the captivating realm of pterosaurs, flying reptiles that coexisted with dinosaurs during the Cretaceous period. They had unique physical features, including head crests whose purpose is still debated. They were diverse in their diets, sizes, and had remarkable adaptations for flight, including the lightest bones of any vertebrate. The episode also touches on the rivalry among pterosaur paleontologists and the dramatic societal shifts in China, such as the eradication of foot binding.
