Fossilised remains of ancient 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile unearthed

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Fossilised remains of ancient 'Dragon of Death' flying reptile unearthed
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Argentine scientists have discovered a new species of huge flying reptile that lived alongside the dinosaurs - dubbed the ‘Dragon of Death’.

Project leader Leonardo Ortiz said the fossil’s never-before-seen characteristics required a new genus and species name

Dubbed the ‘Dragon of Death’, the creature would have soared through the skies around 86 millions years ago. Project leader Leonardo Ortiz said in an interview over the weekend that the fossil’s never-before-seen characteristics required a new genus and species name, with the latter combining ancient Greek words for death and dragon .Leonardo Ortiz

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