It's not a cousin of the bird, and it's not a dinosaur. Paleontologists discovered this new flying species after recovering the oldest pterodactyl fossils in the Utah desert. https://usat.ly/2nyghhI | USA TODAY Video

Say hello to Pterodactylus, one of the earliest pterosaurs, soaring through Jurassic skies about 150 million years ago! With a wingspan of up to 3 feet, it glided over coastal lagoons, snatching up small animals with its sharp beak. Pterodactylus shared its environment with familiar dinosaurs like Allosaurus and Stegosaurus, as well as other pterosaurs. This agile flier reminds us of a time when the skies were as thrilling as the ground below! 🦕If you want to stay up to date on new dinosaurs an