The Biggest Thing That Ever Flew

The video explores the fascinating world of pterosaurs, focusing on Quetzalcoatlus, a giant flying reptile from the Mesozoic era. Discovered in Texas, this creature had a wingspan comparable to a small airplane. Despite its size, it was capable of powered flight, possibly using a unique quad launch method. The video also discusses its potential global flight range and the ongoing research to understand these ancient flyers better.

What era did pterosaurs, the first vertebrates to fly, belong to?

• Cenozoic

• Mesozoic

• Neolithic

• Paleozoic

Who discovered the fossil bones of Quetzalcoatlus in 1971?

• Douglas Lawson

• Jack Horner

• John Ostrom

• Robert Bakker

What is the estimated wingspan of Quetzalcoatlus according to recent research?

• 16 meters

• 8 meters

• 11 meters

• 20 meters

What is the primary method suggested for how Quetzalcoatlus might have taken off?

• Using a catapult

• Jumping from cliffs

• Quad launch

• Running start

What feature of Quetzalcoatlus' bones contributed to its ability to fly despite its size?

• Thick and dense

• Covered in feathers

• Hollow with air pockets

• Made of cartilage

How fast could Quetzalcoatlus potentially fly according to estimates?

• 50 km/h

• 80 km/h

• 130 km/h

• 200 km/h

What is the potential global flight range of Quetzalcoatlus?

• 13,000 kilometers

• 8,000 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

• 10,000 kilometers