It's Okay to Be Smart: How Did Giant Pterosaurs Fly?
The largest pterosaurs like Quetzalcoatlus were closer in size to airplanes than birds. No flying animal alive today comes close to their huge size. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 13 minutes 39 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animals, Prehistoric Life, Reptiles
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: It's Okay to Be Smart
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