Tiny Winged 'Dragons' Once Glided Through Ancient England

New Research Reveals Diverse Reptilian Life on Subtropical Island 200 Million Years Ago

Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that small, winged reptiles known as Kuehneosaurs once lived on an ancient subtropical island near modern-day South West England.
The Kuehneosaurs, which resembled tiny dragons, were small enough to fit in your hand and were relatives of modern crocodiles and dinosaurs.
The creatures had wings made of skin stretched across their elongated side ribs, allowing them to glide short distances from the treetops where they resided.
Along with Kuehneosaurs, several other varieties of ancient reptiles were also discovered, including a variety of lizard-like trilophosaurs and an aquatic species that lived similarly to modern otters.
The fossils were collected from limestone quarries in the area, revealing what the island’s ancient reptilian residents were like.