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1. Pteranodon - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteranodon
Description: WEBPteranodon (/ t ə ˈ r æ n ə d ɒ n /); from Ancient Greek πτερόν (pteron 'wing') and ἀνόδων (anodous, anodontos 'toothless') is a genus of pterosaur that included some of the largest known flying reptiles, with P. longiceps having a wingspan of over 6 m (20 ft).
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2. Pteranodon | Flying Reptile, Late Cretaceous, Pterosaur
Link: https://www.britannica.com/animal/Pteranodon
Description: WEBMar 22, 2024 · Pteranodon, (genus Pteranodon), flying reptile found as fossils in North American deposits dating from about 90 million to 100 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period. Pteranodon had a wingspan of 7 metres (23 feet) or more, and its toothless jaws were very long and pelican-like.
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3. Pteranodon | Dinosaurs - Pictures and Facts
Link: https://newdinosaurs.com/pteranodon/
Description: WEBPteranodon was a flying reptile which lived approximately 88 million to 75 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period. It was originally discovered by Othniel Charles Marsh in 1870 and was the first pterosaur to have been found outside of Europe. Marsh described and named it in 1876.
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4. Pterodactyl: Facts about pteranodon and other pterosaurs
Link: https://www.livescience.com/24071-pterodactyl-pteranodon-flying-dinosaurs.html
Description: WEBOct 13, 2022 · Pterodactyl: Facts about pteranodon and other pterosaurs. Pterodactyls soared in the skies during the age of the dinosaurs and include some of the largest flying reptiles ever. Pterodactyl is...
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5. Pteranodon Facts and Figures - ThoughtCo
Link: https://www.thoughtco.com/pteranodon-dinosaur-1091595
Description: WEBFeb 24, 2019 · Name: Pteranodon (Greek for "toothless wing"); pronounced teh-RAN-oh-don; often called the "pterodactyl" Habitat: Shores of North America. Historical Period: Late Cretaceous (85-75 million years ago) Size and Weight: Wingspan of 18 feet and 20-30 pounds. Diet: Fish.
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6. An Ultimate Guide to Pteranodon: The Toothless Wing
Link: https://gagebeasleyprehistoric.com/profiles/pteranodon/
Description: WEBSep 24, 2023 · With a wingspan of nearly 20 feet, the Pteranodon is one of the largest pterosaurs in its ecosystem. It was a piscivore, flying actively over the western interior seaway to pick out fish and other aquatic prey. Numerous fossils of the Pteranodon have been discovered so far.
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7. Pteranodon Animal Facts - A-Z Animals
Link: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/pteranodon/
Description: WEBJul 13, 2023 · The popular Pteranodon is one of the best examples of these giant winged ancient animals. Pteranodon longiceps was one of the largest winged reptiles and weren’t actually dinosaurs at all. They lived during the Late Cretaceous alongside well-known dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus rex .
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8. Pteranodon - Pinal Geology and Mineral Museum
Link: https://pinalgeologymuseum.org/museum-exhibits/paleontology/pteranodon/
Description: WEBPteranodon, the magnificent flying reptile of the Mesozoic skies, exemplifies the wonder and diversity of life that populates our planet, both in the past and present. With its enormous wingspan, remarkable flight adaptations, and specialized feeding behavior, Pteranodon was a true marvel of evolution.
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9. Pteranodon: "Toothless Wing" - ZME Science
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/feature-post/natural-sciences/geology-and-paleontology/dinosaurs/pteranodon/
Description: WEBMar 8, 2024 · Description and Anatomy. Pteranodon was built to be a ferocious aerial predator. Adult males boasted a wingspan of over six meters, positioning them among the largest flying animals ever. Only...
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10. Pterosaur: Pteranodon longiceps | AMNH
Link: https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/on-exhibit-posts/thursday-s-pterosaur-pteranodon
Description: WEBApr 3, 2014 · Discovered in 1871 by the famed Yale paleontologist O. C. Marsh, Pteranodon longiceps (ter-AN-o-don LON-ji-seps) was for many decades the largest known pterosaur, with a wingspan of up to 20 feet (6 meters). Its long, backward-pointing crest and immense size have made it a favorite for generations.
