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{{Kaiju Infobox
{{Kaiju Infobox
|name = Pteranodon
|name             =Pteranodon
|image = Pteranodon.png
|image             =Pteranodon.png
|caption = A ''Pteranodon'' in King Kong (1933)
|caption           =A ''Pteranodon'' in King Kong (1933)
|species = Prehistoric Aerial Reptile
|species           =Prehistoric Aerial Reptile
|nicknames = {{tt|Pterodactyl|While this name refers specifically to ''Pterodactylus'', it is commonly used to describe ''Pteranodon''}}
|nicknames         ={{tt|Pterodactyl|While this name refers specifically to ''Pterodactylus'', it is commonly used to describe ''Pteranodon''}}
|1=Wingspan|height ={{tt|>6 meters|Wingspan of largest known ''Pteranodon'' specimen}}
|1=Wingspan|height ={{tt|>6 meters|Wingspan of largest known ''Pteranodon'' specimen}}
|length =???
|weight           ={{tt|20-93 kilograms|Traditional estimated weight range of large male ''Pteranodon''}}
|weight = {{tt|20-93 kilograms|Traditional estimated weight range of large male ''Pteranodon''}}
|forms             =[[Rodan]]
|forms = [[Rodan]]
|enemies           =[[King Kong]]
|controlled = None
|portrayed         =Stop-motion<sup>[[King Kong (1933 film)|KK '33]]</sup><br>Puppets<sup>[[The Last Dinosaur (1977 film)|TLD]]</sup>
|relationships = None
|debut             =[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]
|allies = None
|last             =''[[Kong: King of the Apes]]''
|enemies = [[King Kong]]
|created = None
|portrayed = Stop-motion<sup>[[King Kong (1933 film)|KK '33]]</sup><br>Puppets<sup>[[The Last Dinosaur (1977 film)|TLD]]</sup>
|debut           = [[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]
|last             = ''[[Kong: King of the Apes]]''
}}
}}
'''''Pteranodon''''' is an extinct genus of large pterosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. It is one of the most famous and well-known prehistoric reptiles from the time of the dinosaurs. This genus of pterosaur has been featured in numerous science-fiction and giant monster films, and is the basis for the popular [[Toho]] [[kaiju]], [[Rodan]].
'''''Pteranodon''''' is an extinct genus of large pterosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. It is one of the most famous and well-known prehistoric reptiles from the time of the dinosaurs. This genus of pterosaur has been featured in numerous science-fiction and giant monster films, and is the basis for the popular [[Toho]] [[kaiju]], [[Rodan]].
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A flock of large ''Pteranodon'' were some of the creatures discovered during the [[Polar-Borer]] expedition. They were among the first surviving animals to be observed by the crew. One ''Pteranodon'' gave them a scare during the expedition's first night, flying low near their fire.
A flock of large ''Pteranodon'' were some of the creatures discovered during the [[Polar-Borer]] expedition. They were among the first surviving animals to be observed by the crew. One ''Pteranodon'' gave them a scare during the expedition's first night, flying low near their fire.
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===[[Heisei era|Heisei series]]===
===[[Heisei era|Heisei series]]===
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
====''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''====
A scientific team led by Hiroshi Omae was called to the irradiated [[Adonoa Island]] in the Bering Sea after a group of [[Russia]]n petroleum surveyors discovered a ''Pteranodon'' skeleton along with a nest containing what appeared to be an intact ''Pteranodon'' egg and one that had had hatched. When the scientists attempted to bring the intact egg back to [[Japan]], the creature that hatched from the other egg, the irradiated and gigantic ''Pteranodon'' known as [[Rodan]], attacked them. When [[Godzilla]] came ashore on the island and battled Rodan, the scientists were able to escape with the egg, which turned out to hold a baby [[Godzillasaurus]] instead of a ''Pteranodon''.
A scientific team led by Hiroshi Omae was called to the irradiated [[Adonoa Island]] in the Bering Sea after a group of [[Russia]]n petroleum surveyors discovered a ''Pteranodon'' skeleton along with a nest containing what appeared to be an intact ''Pteranodon'' egg and one that had had hatched. When the scientists attempted to bring the intact egg back to [[Japan]], the creature that hatched from the other egg, the irradiated and gigantic ''Pteranodon'' known as [[Rodan]], attacked them. When [[Godzilla]] came ashore on the island and battled Rodan, the scientists were able to escape with the egg, which turned out to hold a baby [[Godzillasaurus]] instead of a ''Pteranodon''.
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===''[[The Mighty Kong]]''===
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===''[[Rebirth of Mothra III]]''===
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Shortly after [[Mothra Leo|Rainbow Mothra]] traveled back to the Cretaceous period, a Pteranodon flew past him.
Shortly after [[Mothra Leo|Rainbow Mothra]] traveled back to the Cretaceous period, a Pteranodon flew past him.
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==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
*''[[King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong]]'' (1933)
*''[[King Kong (1933 film)|King Kong]]'' (1933)
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*''[[Kong: The Animated Series]]'' (TV 2000-2001)
*''[[Kong: The Animated Series]]'' (TV 2000-2001)
*''[[Kong: King of the Apes]]'' (TV 2016-2018)
*''[[Kong: King of the Apes]]'' (TV 2016-2018)
==Books==
==Books==
===''[[Kong Reborn]]''===
===''[[Kong Reborn]]''===
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King Kong challenging Pteranodon.gif|[[King Kong]] battles a ''Pteranodon'' to save [[Ann Darrow]]
King Kong challenging Pteranodon.gif|[[King Kong]] battles a ''Pteranodon'' to save [[Ann Darrow]]
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</gallery>
===''[[Rodan (film)|Rodan]]''===
===''[[Rodan (film)|Rodan]]''===
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
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Two portrait of Pteranodon and a Rodan's wing and feet.png|A portrait of a ''Pteranodon'' is compared to a photograph of [[Rodan]]'s wing
Two portrait of Pteranodon and a Rodan's wing and feet.png|A portrait of a ''Pteranodon'' is compared to a photograph of [[Rodan]]'s wing
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</gallery>
===''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''===
===''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]''===
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small">
Hiroshi Omae discovered Pteranodon fossils.jpg
Hiroshi Omae discovered Pteranodon fossils.jpg
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[kaiju]] [[Rodan]] is stated to be an irradiated ''Pteranodon''. [[Gyaos]]' design also appears to be influenced by ''Pteranodon'' and other pterosaurs.
*The [[kaiju]] [[Rodan]] is stated to be an irradiated ''Pteranodon''. [[Gyaos]]' design also appears to be influenced by ''Pteranodon'' and other pterosaurs.
*In an [[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (early drafts)|early draft of ''Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II'']], two ''Pteranodon'' would be featured in a scene set on [[Adonoa Island]], where they battle [[Transforming Mechagodzilla|Mechagodzilla]]. The female is killed, but the male is knocked unconscious and exposed to radiation and becomes Rodan. This draft also featured a flashback to the Cretaceous showing a ''Pteranodon'' battling a [[Godzillasaurus]]. The finished draft of the film features a Pteranodon skeleton and a [[Pteranodon Robot|robotic imitation]], two remnants of this scrapped plot device.
*In an [[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (early drafts)|early draft of ''Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II'']], two ''Pteranodon'' would be featured in a scene set on [[Adonoa Island]], where they battle [[Transforming Mechagodzilla|Mechagodzilla]]. The female is killed, but the male is knocked unconscious and exposed to radiation and becomes Rodan. This draft also featured a flashback to the Cretaceous showing a ''Pteranodon'' battling a [[Godzillasaurus]]. The finished draft of the film features a Pteranodon skeleton and a [[Pteranodon Robot|robotic imitation]], two remnants of this scrapped plot device.
*In the [[King Kong (2005 film)|the 2005 remake of ''King Kong'']], the ''Pteranodon'' is replaced by a swarm of [[Terapusmordax]], giant man-eating bat creatures.
*In the [[King Kong (2005 film)|the 2005 remake of ''King Kong'']], the ''Pteranodon'' is replaced by a swarm of [[Terapusmordax]], giant man-eating bat creatures.
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Rodan]]
*[[Rodan]]

Revision as of 14:05, 19 October 2020

Pteranodon
A Pteranodon in King Kong (1933)
Alternate names Pterodactyl
Species Prehistoric Aerial Reptile
Height >6 meters
Weight 20-93 kilograms
Forms Rodan
Enemies King Kong
Played by Stop-motionKK '33
PuppetsTLD
First appearance Latest appearance
King Kong (1933) Kong: King of the Apes

Pteranodon is an extinct genus of large pterosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. It is one of the most famous and well-known prehistoric reptiles from the time of the dinosaurs. This genus of pterosaur has been featured in numerous science-fiction and giant monster films, and is the basis for the popular Toho kaiju, Rodan.


History

King Kong (1933)

King Kong battling a Pteranodon in King Kong (1933)

After defeating the cave serpent, King Kong followed Ann Darrow onto the cliff outside his lair, where she was attacked by a Pteranodon, which tried to carry her away. Kong attacked the pterosaur, freeing Ann. Jack Driscoll reached the cliff and rescued Ann while Kong battled the Pteranodon. After killing the Pteranodon, Kong tried to pull Ann and Jack back up by the vine they were climbing down, only for them to jump into the river below and escape unharmed.

The King Kong Show

Bobby Bond sees a Pteranodon in The King Kong Show

A Pteranodon appears in the pilot episode, swooping in to catch an armadillo.

The Last Dinosaur

A Pteranodon in The Last Dinosaur

A flock of large Pteranodon were some of the creatures discovered during the Polar-Borer expedition. They were among the first surviving animals to be observed by the crew. One Pteranodon gave them a scare during the expedition's first night, flying low near their fire.

Heisei series

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

A scientific team led by Hiroshi Omae was called to the irradiated Adonoa Island in the Bering Sea after a group of Russian petroleum surveyors discovered a Pteranodon skeleton along with a nest containing what appeared to be an intact Pteranodon egg and one that had had hatched. When the scientists attempted to bring the intact egg back to Japan, the creature that hatched from the other egg, the irradiated and gigantic Pteranodon known as Rodan, attacked them. When Godzilla came ashore on the island and battled Rodan, the scientists were able to escape with the egg, which turned out to hold a baby Godzillasaurus instead of a Pteranodon.

The Mighty Kong

Rebirth of Mothra III

A Pteranodon in Rebirth of Mothra III

Shortly after Rainbow Mothra traveled back to the Cretaceous period, a Pteranodon flew past him.

Selected filmography

Books

Kong Reborn

In the year 2009, a species of gigantic pteranodon with a 70 foot wingspan[1] lived on Skull Island, and checked out a group of humans on the beach, but took no interest, and flew back into the jungle. They subsisted on giant fish that lived in the island's waters. They are not true pteranodons, but were identified as such by Ann Darrow after she escaped the island while being shown photographs of prehistoric creatures.

Gallery

King Kong (1933)

Rodan

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

Trivia

See also

References

This is a list of references for Pteranodon. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. Russell Blackford (November 1, 2005). Kong Reborn. ibooks. p. 253. ISBN 1-59687-133-4.

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