P- Roar Pteranodon will appear in Jurassic Era: New Dawn. ===============Description=================== Pteranodon is a large flying reptile with a wingspan measuring as long as a school bus. These reptiles were covered in a primitive type of feathers known as pycnofibers. Pycnofibers were very hair-like in appearance and, like hair, were made of keratin. Pycnofibers were historically believed to be distinct from feathers, but recent studies suggest they were true feathers. Members of the pterosaur order lived through much of the Mesozoic, some species of Pterosaurs with wingspans close to 11 meters (36 feet). Pteranodon males had a wingspan of 5 meters (16 feet), while females had a wingspan of 3 meters (10 feet), making the males one of the largest pterosaurs found. Pteranodon means "toothless wing," but despite this, it appears with teeth in one of the movies. It probably used the long crest on the back of its head to help it steer while flying. Their diet was comprised of fish and scavenged remains of dead marine animals. Quite a few Pteranodon skeletons have been found in Kansas in the central part of the U.S. This would have been the shore of a shallow sea when these creatures were alive, supporting the theory that they were fish eaters.[2] In its initial appearance on Isla Sorna, the Pteranodon was observed flying above various dinosaurs without displaying any signs of aggression or engaging in conflicts. One individual of the species was observed choosing to land on a tree branch, while the others continued to fly away from the area. In Sorna, the secondary variation of Pteranodon, a species of flying reptile, is observed to inhabit a specific area resembling a bird cage. These creatures exhibit aggressive behaviors, particularly when hunting for prey. For instance, a Pteranodon may fly around, looking for potential targets. Once it lands on a bridge, it approaches its prey, such as Eric, and seizes him with its feet. The Pteranodon then carries the prey to a nest where juvenile Pteranodons reside, intending to feed on the prey while still alive. The juveniles demonstrate their ability to jump from rock to rock as they pursue Eric, eventually attacking him collectively. The Pteranodon has been observed hunting in small packs, employing a distinctive hunting strategy. They exhibit a behavior where they encircle their prey, such as in the case of Billy, by gliding in the air around their target. They then proceed to launch coordinated attacks, attempting to strike their prey, even while it is in motion, such as when Billy tries to escape by entering a rushing river. The Pteranodon will persistently stay on their target, using their beaks to bite and peck at their prey. Unlike the real animals, who likely only ate animals that could fit in their beaks, or dead prey, the cloned pteranodons will also target large prey, such as humans, and even dinosaurs up the size of a Gallimimus, as a flock of Pteranodons hunted down and killed one in "Hidden Adventure". Second variation of Pteranodon, a few individuals managed to escape their enclosure and leave the island. Interestingly, when they encountered helicopters, there were no conflicts observed. Instead, they peacefully flew past the helicopters, soaring through the clouds. Dr. Grant speculates that this behavior suggests that the Pteranodons were potentially searching for a new nesting site. The Pteranodons on Isla Nublar have been observed coexisting with other unidentified flying reptiles within their enclosure. It remains uncertain whether conflicts arise between these species in their shared habitat. However, when they encountered the Indominus rex, the Pteranodons exhibited defensive behavior by emitting loud vocalizations. In response, the intruding theropod roared, causing the Pteranodons to flee in fear. Some of the fleeing Pteranodons even engaged in aggressive behavior towards the people in helicopters, attacking them. After escaping the Pteranodons displayed aggressive behavior towards humans when they reached Main Street. They would seize individuals, attempting to carry them through the air, but often dropped them if they were too heavy. For instance, there was an incident where a Pteranodon tried to lift a juvenile triceratops but was unable to due to the weight in addition to losing its grip on the dinosaur's saddle. One specific case involved Zara, who was initially captured by a Pteranodon but was dropped, only to be caught by another flying reptile. Unfortunately, both Zara and the other prey ended up being dropped into a lagoon, where they were subsequently consumed by the Mosasaurus. As a result of this encounter, other Pteranodons seemed to avoid getting involved in the situation. The Pteranodons on Isla Nublar were observed to be drawn to flashing lights, which resulted in their aggressive behavior towards the campers on the train.
