"Scotland's Isle of Skye Reveals New Jurassic Flying Dinosaur Species"

Scientists have discovered the remains of a winged dinosaur, Ceoptera evansae, on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, dating back 166 to 168 million years to the Middle Jurassic period. The incomplete fossil was first found in 2006 and has since been digitally prepared, shedding light on the evolution and diversity of pterosaurs. This discovery challenges previous understanding of the species' timeline and suggests that advanced flying reptiles appeared earlier and had a wider distribution than previously thought, providing valuable insights into the evolution of pterosaurs.