Millions of years ago, this 'frozen dragon' flying reptile as big as a fighter jet soared over Earth

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Millions of years ago, this 'frozen dragon' flying reptile as big as a fighter jet soared over Earth
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Scientists say they’ve discovered one of the largest flying animals to have ever lived — a huge, fearsome reptile that ruled the skies more than 70 million years ago.

One of several species of extinct flying reptiles known as pterosaurs, this was one odd-looking animal.

Cryodrakon is believed to have weighed in excess of 200 kilograms, or more than 440 pounds. Little is known about its coloration, though an illustration shows a white animal with a red splotch on its back that looks a bit like a maple leaf.

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