The Quetzalcoatlus
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Facts: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quetzal...
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The Quetz.
A pterosaur known from the Late Cretaceous of North America.
This, is one of the largest, known flying animals of all time.
Its name comes from the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatll.
After factoring wingspan, body weight, and aerodynamics, computer modelling led researchers to conclude that the Quetz, was capable of flight up to 80 miles an hour for 7 to 10 days at altitudes of 15000 feet".
On the other hand, Hatzegopteryx is regarded as a European occurrence of the Quetz.
Skull material (from smaller specimens, possibly a related species) shows that the Quetz had a very sharp and pointed beak.
A skull crest was also present but its exact form and size are still unknown.
Despite this association with the remains of a large carnivorous dinosaur, the vertebra shows no evidence that it was chewed on by the dinosaur.
What a magnificent creature! Can you imagine, a world, where giant flying animals roamed the earth ... incredible!