Scientists discover a real-life “dragon” and name it after Syrax
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I really feel like those quotes are backwards...
It's a dragon...
A type of lizard that is literally named dragon, but does not have wings.
A "dragon" is a fantasy creature that almost always has wings and breathes fire.
So, its: real life dragon.
Not: a real life "dragon"
That would imply we found an actual flying lizard with wing and four limbs.