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How did Quetzalcoatlus Own the Cretaceous Skies?

Quetzalcoatlus, a colossal pterosaur, emerged around 70 million years ago, dominating the Late Cretaceous skies. Its discovery began in 1971 with Douglas A. Lawson's find of a partial wing in Texas, suggesting an enormous wingspan. While initial size estimates were exaggerated, current consensus places its wingspan between 10 and 12 meters. On the ground, it stood as tall as a giraffe, weighing up to 250 kilograms. Despite early skepticism about its flight capabilities due to its size, Quetzalcoatlus is now believed to be a powerful flyer, utilizing short bursts of powered flight followed by soaring, potentially reaching speeds of 70 km/h and covering vast distances. Its diet has also been debated; initially thought to be a scavenger, the current prevailing theory suggests it primarily hunted small terrestrial prey, possibly also consuming fish and crustaceans from inland waters, similar to a modern stork. Quetzalcoatlus was a highly successful and abundant creature, coexisting with various dinosaurs, before ultimately succumbing to the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago. #pterosaurus #fossilandz #quetzalcoatlus #cretaceous Copyright © 2026 Fossiland Z team all rights reserved. Original Content: Every video is researched and edited manually by the Fossiland Z team. We combine custom graphics, original maps, and curated footage to create unique scientific documentaries. AI Voiceover: We use high-quality AI synthesis to ensure clear, global accessibility for our original, hand-written scripts. Fair Use: This content adheres to Fair Use guidelines (Section 107 of the Copyright Act) for educational purposes, adding transformative value through original commentary and analysis. Contact: For copyright inquiries, please contact: kienxf99@gmail.com