Up next is Marx's Pteranodon (meaning: toothless wing). The fish eating Pteranodon belonged to the genus pterosaur and included some of the largest flying creatures ever to live, with wingspans over 23 feet (7m). Living during the Late Cretaceous, their fossil record is quite prolific and they've been found in modern day Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Alabama and various species are dated from 88-80.5mil years ago. Being pterosaurs, they are not dinosaurs but were rather contemporaries of dinosaurs. Marx's toy measures 2" (5.08cm) L x 1 1/2" (3.81cm) H. As a kid I thought these were cool but always wanted one in 'flying mode' with wings outstretched. Enjoy! Opa Fritz
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