30 Facts About Quetzalcoatlus - Dinosaur Facts For Kids

Explaining Dinosaurs on Instagram: "A Quetzalcoatlus was a giant flying reptile that lived about 68–66 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. It was not a dinosaur, but a pterosaur, a group of reptiles that flew at the same time dinosaurs lived. Quetzalcoatlus is famous for being one of the largest flying animals ever discovered. Its wingspan is estimated at around 10–11 meters (33–36 feet), about the size of a small airplane. Despite its enormous size, it likely weighed only aroun

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4.2K views · 7.6K reactions | A comparison between Hatzegopteryx and a modern Giraffe highlights the immense size of this pterosaur. It was one of the largest pterosaurs ever discovered and may have slightly exceeded the more famous Quetzalcoatlus in overall build. A single strike from its massive beak could have been enough to deter even the largest terrestrial predators of its time. #Hatzegopteryx #Pterosaurs | Primeval Planet | Facebook