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Fossilsmith — Quetzalcoatlus sp. no. 2
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Quetzalcoatlus northropi(juvenile), the largest flying animal that ever lived. Discovered in Big Bend National Park in 1971, this flying reptile had a wingspan in excess of 40 feet. The scientific name is a combination of ancient and modern symbols of flight, honoring the fabled Aztec plumed serpent god Quetzalcoatl and aircraft designer John Northrop.Related content
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Gorgeous sculpture and gorgeous setting; you just want to sit and wait for it to reach down and snatch a fish
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Thanks! You may be sitting for a while... the shot was taken on my parent's farm about 90 miles outside of St. Louis. As a kid I imagined dinosaurs roaming those creeks and forests, as an adult I suppose I still carry those fantasies (only know I can share them with my children).
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So... do you work for a museum then??? This is so amazing! Your work is very impressive!
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Whoa! That is amazing! I can't belive how wonderfully detailed the painting for the head is. This is truly a beautiful piece!
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Holy crap! 40ft! Wow ^^ And amazing wonderful scupture, and nice photo ^^ Keep up the great work!
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The best part of sculpting is actually having sculpted, sitting back, enjoying the piece, and sharing it with others.
This shot was taken at the creek where I spent many hours as a child... its much quieter there now!
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