which protected it from predators

Its presence in the Middle Triassic fossil record reinforces the idea that archosaurs—particularly the precursors of crocodiles and dinosaurs—were rapidly diversifying after the Permian extinction

together with its small size and unique feeding habits

with a mix of adaptations for a flexible diet and a structure reminiscent of that of modern birds

In the arid landscape of the prehistoric desert

Quetzalcoatlus / Bravoceratops Variant:Unprimed which protected it from predatorsUnder the scorching sun of the late Cretaceous, on the plains that once covered southwestern North America, the gigantic Quetzalcoatlus northropi soared majestically over the vast expanse of low lying vegetation. Its wingspan, spanning more than 30 feet (10 meters), spread gracefully as the warm wind lifted it aloft. Its long, sharp beak pointed toward the ground, alert for any prey or carrion it might find in the undergrowth. The pterosaurs shadow