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Nyctosaurus gracilis

Photo: AMNH

American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY, United States

Nyctosaurus had two long, thin bones sticking out of its head. These narrow rods were three times longer than the animal’s head and roughly as long as its entire body. Most scientists think these bony prongs were connected by soft tissue, but some think they could have remained bare, like deer antlers.

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  • Title: Nyctosaurus gracilis
  • Creator: Photo: AMNH
American Museum of Natural History

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