Public Talk: Predators of the Sky - Australia’s Pterosaurs

Hear about the recent breakthroughs in Australian pterosaur research. 

Join Dr Adele Pentland, Project Officer in Palaeontology at the Western Australian Museum, as she shares the discovery, excavation, and science behind Australia’s pterosaurs — including the two species she named during her PhD research.

During the age of dinosaurs, winged reptiles known as pterosaurs soared through skies and have been found on every continent, including Antarctica. Though often mistaken for dinosaurs, pterosaurs were a distinct and highly specialised group of flying reptiles, unlike anything alive today. Some of the largest species stood as tall as giraffes, with wingspans similar in size to small aircraft.

Globally, pterosaur fossils are exceptionally rare compared with dinosaurs and marine reptiles, making every discovery incredibly important.

Join Adele on a journey of discovery as she explores recent breakthroughs in Australian pterosaur research, what we’ve learned so far, and what the future may hold for uncovering these elusive flying predators.