Summary:
- Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that lived alongside dinosaurs millions of years ago. Scientists have long wondered how these creatures learned to fly.
- The article explains that previous theories about pterosaurs' flight evolution were focused on their wings, but new research suggests the key was actually in their leg muscles and joints.
- Pterosaurs likely started by jumping and gliding, using their strong leg muscles to launch themselves into the air, before eventually developing the ability to flap their wings and truly fly.