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Why the Jurassic Period Was Crucial for the Evolution of Flight

The skies 150 million years ago were a different world altogether. While today we take for granted the sight of birds soaring overhead, the Jurassic Period marked one of the most extraordinary chapters in the evolution of flight. This wasn’t just about pterosaurs gliding through prehistoric landscapes or early birds taking their first tentative flaps ...