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|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| | |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 =??? | |length =??? | ||
|weight = {{tt|20-93 kilograms|Traditional estimated weight range of large male | |weight = {{tt|20-93 kilograms|Traditional estimated weight range of large male ''Pteranodon''}} | ||
|forms = [[Rodan]] | |forms = [[Rodan]] | ||
|controlled = None | |controlled = None | ||
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|suits = ShodaiPutera | |suits = ShodaiPutera | ||
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'''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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==History== | ==History== | ||
===[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]=== | ===[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]=== | ||
[[File:Kong vs. Pterodactyl.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[King Kong]] battling a Pteranodon in [[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]]] | [[File:Kong vs. Pterodactyl.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[King Kong]] battling a ''Pteranodon'' in [[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]]]] | ||
After defeating the [[Cave Serpent|cave serpent]], [[King Kong]] followed [[Ann Darrow]] onto the cliff outside his lair, where she was attacked by a | After defeating the [[Cave Serpent|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. | ||
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===''[[The King Kong Show]]''=== | ===''[[The King Kong Show]]''=== | ||
[[File:Pilot-Pteranodon.png|thumb|right|200px|Bobby Bond sees a | [[File:Pilot-Pteranodon.png|thumb|right|200px|Bobby Bond sees a ''Pteranodon'' in ''[[The King Kong Show]]'']] | ||
A Pteranodon appears in the pilot episode, swooping in to catch an armadillo. | A ''Pteranodon'' appears in the pilot episode, swooping in to catch an armadillo. | ||
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===''[[The Last Dinosaur (1977 film)|The Last Dinosaur]]''=== | ===''[[The Last Dinosaur (1977 film)|The Last Dinosaur]]''=== | ||
[[File:Last_Dinosaur-Pteranodon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Pteranodon in ''[[The Last Dinosaur (1977 film)|The Last Dinosaur]]'']] | [[File:Last_Dinosaur-Pteranodon.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A ''Pteranodon'' in ''[[The Last Dinosaur (1977 film)|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 expedition crew. | 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 expedition crew. | ||
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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''. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
*[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]] | *[[King Kong (1933 film)|''King Kong'' (1933)]] | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The [[kaiju]] [[Rodan]] is stated to be an irradiated | *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 Draft)|early draft of ''Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II'']], two | *In an [[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (Early Draft)|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== | ||
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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)
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 expedition crew.
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.
Filmography
- King Kong (1933)
- Rodan (Mentioned, portrait)
- The King Kong Show
- The Last Dinosaur
- Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (Fossilized remains, mentioned)
- Kong: King of the Apes
Gallery
King Kong (1933)
King Kong battles a pteranodon to save Ann Darrow
Rodan
A portrait of a Pteranodon is compared to a photograph of Rodan's wing
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
Trivia
- The kaiju Rodan is stated to be an irradiated Pteranodon. Gyaos' design also appears to be influenced by Pteranodon and other pterosaurs.
- In an early draft of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II, two Pteranodon would be featured in a scene set on Adonoa Island, where they battle 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 robotic imitation, two remnants of this scrapped plot device.
- In the the 2005 remake of King Kong, the Pteranodon is replaced by a swarm of Terapusmordax, giant man-eating bat creatures.
See Also
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