Air Giants- Launch, Flight, and Ecology of Cretaceous Pterosaurs

Explore the fascinating world of Cretaceous pterosaurs in this Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series lecture. Delve into the launch mechanisms, flight capabilities, and ecological roles of these ancient flying reptiles. Learn about their unique quadrupedal stance, bone structure, and how they compare to modern birds. Discover the challenges these air giants faced due to their size and how they overcame them. Investigate topics such as warm-bloodedness, maximum range, body mass, and respiration. Gain insights into the competition these creatures faced and their place in prehistoric ecosystems. Presented by Michael Habib from Chatham University, this comprehensive talk offers a deep dive into the latest research on these remarkable extinct animals.

Introduction
Air Giants
Persistent quadruped
Birds
Pterosaur Overlap
Size Problem
Bone Structure
Comparison to Birds
Quadruped Launch
Competition
Thank you
Warmbloodedness
Maximum Range
Body Mass
Size
Maximum Size
Respiration
Other Questions