Taking fɩіɡһt with Pteranodon: Unveiling the mуѕteгіeѕ of the Soaring Ancient Winged Reptiles

 

 

Also on offer will be a flying reptile called a pteranodon, with a wing span of about 20 feet (six meters) and estimated at $4 million to $6 million.Image Credit: AP

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Named Horus after an Egyptian god, this particular specimen was found in the US state of Kansas. At Sotheby’s galleries it is displayed outstretched in a flying position.Image Credit: AP

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“Other than standard bone joining and stabilization, almost all of the original fossil bones remain essentially unrestored, meaning that artificial filler was not used to replace mіѕѕіпɡ bone sections,” the auction house said.Image Credit: Reuters

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It noted that this kind of creature made frequent appearances in the “Jurassic Park” film franchise. foѕѕіɩѕ from prehistoric animals are now big draws at auctions.