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New Massive Pterosaur Named the 'Cold Dragon of the North'

Discover Magazine - Wed 11 Sep 19

A new pterosaur dubbed the "Cold Dragon of the North" is one of the largest ever. (Credit: David Maas) (Inside Science) -- A new species of giant pterosaur has been discovered in the Dinosaur ...

Pterosaur identified, 30 years on

Cosmos Magazine - Tue 10 Sep 19

Cryodrakon boreas was a new genus and species.

New flying reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals

Phys.org - Mon 9 Sep 19

A newly identified species of pterosaur is among the largest ever flying animals, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.

New flying reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals, Eurekalert - Mon 9 Sep 19

Fossil discovery of pterosaur, Cryodrakon boreas, that flew above North America 75 million years ago

Daily Mail - Mon 16 Sep 19

Researchers unearthed the partial Game of Thrones-like skeleton in Dinosaur Provincial Park in southern Alberta, Canada. They realised its muscular shape made it unique.

Newly-described dinosaur species was one of the largest fliers ever

ZME Science - Wed 11 Sep 19

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's.... Cryodrakon!

Meet 'Cold Dragon of the North Winds,' the Giant Pterosaur That Once Soared Across Canadian Skies

Livescience - Tue 10 Sep 19

Cryodrakon boreas, a newly described species of giant pterosaur, was recently identified from fossils found in Canada.

New Species of Giant Flying Reptile That Soared 75 Million Years Ago Identified By Scientists

Geek.com - Tue 10 Sep 19

In a new study, scientists describe a new pterosaur, called Cryodrakon boreas or "frozen dragon of the north." The flying reptile had a wingspan of at least 16 feet ...

Pterosaur with a 32-foot wingspan and 550lbs body was 'one of the biggest aerial creatures EVER'

Daily Mail - Tue 10 Sep 19

The Cryodrakon boreas was a flying reptile that lived during the Cretaceous period around 77 million years ago. Its remains were found in Canada 30 years ago and have now been identified.

Meet the ‘Cold Dragon of the North Winds,' a Gigantic Canadian Pterosaur

Gizmodo - Mon 9 Sep 19

An updated analysis of a 77-million-year-old fossil found in Alberta, Canada has resulted in the creation of a new genus and species of pterosaur. The newly named flying reptile, dubbed Cryodrakon ...

New flying pterosaur species identified is among the largest ever

UPI - Tue 10 Sep 19

Scientists have given a name to one of the largest animals to ever take to the skies. Cryodrakon boreas, a member of the Azhdarchid group of pterosaurs, boasted a wingspan of nearly 33 feet.

Look, up in the sky! A new species of giant flying reptile

Science Blog - Wed 11 Sep 19

A USC scientist and colleagues have identified a new species of giant flying reptile that once soared over what is now North America. The creature ... Read more

Scientist Identifies New Species of Giant Flying Reptile, Newswise - Tue 10 Sep 19

Cryodrakon boreas, the largest flying animal was a plane-sized reptile: study

The Hindu - Wed 11 Sep 19

It has a wingspan of 10 m and weighs 250 kg.

USC scientist identifies new species of giant flying reptile

Eurekalert - Tue 10 Sep 19

USC scientist and colleagues found a new species of giant flying reptile that once soared over North America. It's one of the largest pterosaurs discovered and it's called Frozen Dragon of the ...

New flying reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals

AlphaGalileo - Mon 9 Sep 19

A newly identified species of pterosaur is among the largest ever flying animals, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London. Cryodrakon boreas, from the Azhdarchid group ...