Pteranodon was the first pterosaur found outside of Europe. Its fossils first were found by Othniel Charles Marsh in 1871, [5] in the Late Cretaceous Smoky Hill Chalk deposits of western Kansas.

Pteranodon, (genus Pteranodon), flying reptile (pterosaur) found as fossils in North American deposits dating from about 90 million to 100 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period.

Nov 13, 2024 · Pteranodon, known for its impressive 7-meter wingspan, is a significant flying reptile from the Late Cretaceous period. It primarily feeds on fish and scavenged carcasses, …

Mar 28, 2022 · Pteranodon is an extinct genus of pterosaurs that lived around 85-75 million years ago. Pteranodon species existed for over four million years. Even though Pteranodon is …

May 27, 2024 · Pteranodon lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 100 to 90 million years ago. It likely went extinct around 66 million years ago, following an asteroid hitting the …

Dec 10, 2023 · The Pteranodon is a prehistoric flying reptile that has captivated the imagination of scientists and the public alike. These creatures soared above the Earth during the Late …

Aug 16, 2025 · Among these was the Pteranodon, a large flying reptile that dominated the Late Cretaceous period. This creature, with its distinctive head crest and expansive wings, offers a …

The best-known of all pterosaurs, and the most iconic, Pteranodon fished from the Late Cretaceous seas like a gigantic albatross. It lived in male-dominated societies, with the …

Pteranodon (pronounced /tɨˈrænədɒn/; from Greek πτερ- "wing" and αν-οδων "toothless"), from the Late Cretaceous of North America (Kansas, Alabama, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South …

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