<p>If new research is to be believed, the pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus was the largest known flying animal to have ever lived on Earth. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The animal boasted a 12-metre wingspan, which helped it to fly, as per a research collection published by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-fossils-of-a-herd-of-11-dinosaurs-found-in-italy-433711" hreflang="en">In a first, fossils of a herd of 11 dinosaurs found in Italy</a></strong></p>

<p>The new research showed that the bones of the extinct reptile assisted the ancient creature in taking a 2.4-metre leap in the air to fly. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Matthew Brown, who is coauthor and director of vertebrate paleontology collections at The University of Texas in Austin, said that for decades, scientists were puzzled how such a big creature could fly. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Brown's team found that the creature took flight like a fighter jet off an aircraft carrier after years of research. It could punch 2.4 metres off the ground before flapping huge wings. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/watch-extremely-rare-deep-sea-sighting-of-giant-phantom-jellyfish-with-bizarre-ribbon-like-mouth-arms-436003" hreflang="en">Watch: Extremely rare deep-sea sighting of giant phantom jellyfish, with bizarre ribbon-like mouth arms</a></strong></p>

<p>The time difference between discovery of the bones of the creature at Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas and understanding how the creature flew is nearly 50 years. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brown said the delay happened due to the slow process of unearthing the bones. "You have these sort of potato chip-like bones preserved in very hard rock, and you've got to remove the bones from the rock without destroying them," Brown added. &nbsp;</p>

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If new research is to be believed, the pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus was the largest known flying animal to have ever lived on Earth. The animal boasted a 12-metre wingspan, which helped it to fly, as per a research collection published by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology on Wednesday.

If new research is to be believed, the pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus was the largest known flying animal to have ever lived on Earth. The animal boasted a 12-metre wingspan, which helped it to fly, as per a research collection published by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology on Wednesday. Also Read: In a first, fossils of a herd of 11 dinosaurs found in Italy The new research showed that the bones of the extinct reptile assisted the ancient creature in taking a 2.4-metre leap in the air to fly. Whats with all the Quetzalcoatlus talk with a hint of excitement on my tl? pic.twitter.com/S2Af7I2uz7 — 🏳️‍🌈Velociraptor Mag🏳️‍🌈 (@MechaMag75) December 8, 2021 × Matthew Brown, who is coauthor and director of vertebrate paleontology collections at The University of Texas in Austin, said that for decades, scientists were puzzled how such a big creature could fly. Brown's team found that the creature took flight like a fighter jet off an aircraft carrier after years of research. It could punch 2.4 metres off the ground before flapping huge wings. Also Read: Watch: Extremely rare deep-sea sighting of giant phantom jellyfish, with bizarre ribbon-like mouth arms The time difference between discovery of the bones of the creature at Big Bend National Park in Brewster County, Texas and understanding how the creature flew is nearly 50 years. The pterosaur Quetzalcoatlus was a giant featherweight, with a wingspan approaching 40 feet and bones no thicker than a potato chip. #fossilfriday 📷: @TexasVertPaleo pic.twitter.com/AnCYkLeXRa — UT Jackson School of Geosciences (@txgeosciences) December 10, 2021 × Brown said the delay happened due to the slow process of unearthing the bones. "You have these sort of potato chip-like bones preserved in very hard rock, and you've got to remove the bones from the rock without destroying them," Brown added. (With inputs from agencies)

Quetzalcoatlus largest known flying animal to have ever lived on Earth, says study

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