For a quick poll: which of these pterosaur images would you rather see in Life through the Ages II: Nyctosaurus or Hatzegopteryx? Both are awesome species, and I only have one pterosaur slot.

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For a rarely seen comparison between giant azhdarchid pterosaurs and a large male giraffe (yes, they can get this big!). Pterosaurs are Arambourgiania (left) and Hatzegopteryx - slender and robust takes on the giant azhdarchid bauplan. is the scale bar.

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Accomplishments of 2017 4: technical papers - produced with, and led by, co-authors - were published or submitted on facial anatomy of the theropod Neovenator, plesiosaur swimming mechanics, the palaeobiology of the giant pterosaur Hatzegopteryx, and more.

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Factoid 2 - One large pterosaur, Hatzegopteryx, was prob a big predator, spending a lot of time grounded eating small dinos. Img

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Hatzegopteryx spy plane

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Inspired by the nest parasitism idea, young Hatzegopteryx in Eurazhdarcho nest.

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