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Let’s talk about Hatzegopteryx, the king of the skies from Romania! Discovered in the 1970s, this massive pterosaur was even bigger than the famous Quetzalcoatlus, which was once thought to be the largest flying animal ever. With a wingspan of about 36 feet and weighing as much as a small truck, it was a true giant! Living on a secluded island, Hatzegopteryx ruled without competition, making it the biggest and heaviest pterosaur around. It was Europe’s top predator during the late Cretaceous period, and nothing messed with this flying titan. So, if you thought Quetzalcoatlus was the largest, think again!

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