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"wing without tooth" found in the Central U.S. and described by Marsh in 1872. It was 9.7 meters (32 ft) in wingspan, 3.1 meters (10ft 2in) in height, and weighed 154 pounds. Pteranodon longiceps is actually a flying reptile, not a dinosaur. The animal has been identified as a P. longiceps as it shares but a few similar skeletal similarities to the actual creature.
This "hypocrite" species, known so from the name meaning "wing without tooth," but seen with teeth, is known from its appearance in Jurassic Park III. Little is known about the creation of this species except that it was a mistake or the first genetic reincarnation attempt.
During the late 80's, early 90's, a team of scientists re-organized the Pterosaur family, reclassifying many species and combining others. During this time, InGen was also in it’s first stages of genetic recovery and reanimation. With the birth of this species, InGen’s scientists quickly realized something had gone wrong.
P. hippocratesi was born with teeth and was seemingly very aggressive. Possible DNA contamination from other pterosaur species such as Rhamphorhynchoids was blamed for the anomalies. They were then contained in what became known as "The Bird Cage" (the Aviary) on Isla Sorna, never to be used on Isla Nublar, or released into the wild when Sorna was evacuated. There also seems to be some evidence that the animals were under close watch and scrutiny because of the facilities in place to monitor them. (Many observations stations, computers systems in place, and some slides possibly used to analyze their DNA for what went wrong or anomalies witnessed in behavior.)
It is known that these animals are carnivores, devouring fish caught from the river that runs through their aviary, but film evidence shows that they are fiercely territorial and will feed their young anything, including humans.
These animals can be quite dangerous and although no male is seen in the film, the male is believed to have been at least relatively larger than the females, now dominating the skies over Isla Sorna.
The Male Pteranodon was originally slated to be seen in Jurassic Park ///, but unfortunately it was ultimately cut from the film in the end.
