I WONDER - How Did The Quetzalcoatlus Eat?

Quetzalcoatlas, a large pterosaur, lacked bony crests and had elongated necks and toothless skulls. Its beak was adapted for spearing fish and small animals. Fossils were found in Texas, indicating it lived in a tropical coastal habitat 100 million years ago. Despite its size, it weighed only 550 lbs due to its hollow bones and streamlined frame.

What feature is notably absent in Quetzalcoatlas and its close relatives?

• Toothless skulls

• Spear-like jaws

• Elongated necks

• Bony crests on their skulls

What was the primary diet of Quetzalcoatlas?

• Fruits and leaves

• Insects

• Fish and small animals

• Large mammals

Where were the fossil remains of Quetzalcoatlas discovered?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Florida

Approximately how much did Quetzalcoatlas weigh?

• 550 lbs

• 300 lbs

• 750 lbs

• 1000 lbs

What makes Quetzalcoatlas unique among flying animals?

• It had the most colorful feathers

• It was the fastest flyer

• It had the longest wingspan

• It was the largest known flying animal