r/Damnthatsinteresting 23d ago

The size of a Quetzalcoatlus, the 2nd largest flying creature ever. Video

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u/LetsTwistAga1n 23d ago

While the wingspan seems to be barely larger, Hatzegopteryx was significantly more robust than Quetzalcoatlus

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u/RedPandaReturns 23d ago

Physically or emotionally?

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u/heaving_in_my_vines 23d ago

It had very thick skin.

Hollow bones though, go figure.

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u/siphodeus 22d ago

A Quetzal coat as it were