‭ ‬Simiosauria - Prehistoric-Wildlife

Kyrgyzsaurus

In Depth Named after Kyrgyzstan where the holotype specimen was found,‭ ‬Kyrgyzsaurus has been identified as a drepanosaurid reptile.‭ ‬As such Kyrgyzsaurus would be expected to have been an arboreal reptile climbing through shrubs and the tree canopy with the aid of enlarged claws on the ends of its fingers and toes as well as … Read more

Vallesaurus

In Depth Vallesaurus is a genus of small drepanosaur that lived in Italy during the late Triassic.‭ ‬drepanosaurs were arboreal lizards with hands and claws adapted for holding onto branches,‭ ‬as well as tails which hooked downwards for further grip.‭ ‬In essence that lived in much the same way as modern day‭ ‬chamaeleons,‭ ‬though it … Read more