Quetzalcoatlus is a genus of azhdarchid pterosaur from the Late Cretaceous North America. This genus is known to be one of the largest flying animals ever discovered. Its discovery in the 1970s challenged our understanding of flight in prehistoric times. This article explores the discovery, physical attributes, and ecological role of Quetzalcoatlus, shedding light on its paleontological impact. In This Article Discovery and NamingQuetzalcoatlus‘ journey of discovery began in 1971 when Douglas A. Lawson, a geology graduate student from the University of Texas, discovered the first fossils in Te…