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Pteranodon - Brought Back to Life!
🕑 Added 2025-06-23 00:00:05 +0000 UTCPteranodon, one of the most iconic pterosaurs of the Late Cretaceous, soared above the prehistoric seaways with a wingspan that could stretch over 7 meters—larger than any modern bird.
Its most striking feature was the long, backward-stretching crest on its head, which may have been used for balance in flight or for attracting mates. Toothless and lightweight, Pteranodon likely skimmed the ocean surface for fish, much like a modern pelican. Fossils of this magnificent creature are so abundant in the chalky cliffs of Kansas that the region was once submerged under a vast inland sea—where Pteranodon was king of the air.
