jordankwalker: Dsungaripterus At the edge of a pond in Early Cretaceous China, a Dsungaripterus has
jordankwalker: Dsungaripterus At the edge of a pond in Early Cretaceous China, a Dsungaripterus has come to feed. With a wingspan of nearly ten feet, he had some difficulty alighting to his perch in this small clearing. His troubles, however, will soon be rewarded. A pond such as this could contain a great bounty of mollusks hidden among slippery stones. The great pterosaur shuffles excitedly along a fallen log as he peers into the water. Behind his curved beak lies a formidable set of molars, and he uses these to pry open and crush shells and bone. In his rush to search for snails and crustaceans hidden under the surface, he has failed to notice the plump turtle that slowly pulls itself across the muddy shoreline. The turtle, on the other hand, has not failed to notice the pterosaur that looms above. She quietly makes her way toward a thicket of horsetails, hoping to hide before the unwelcome intruder decides to introduce himself. 16" x 20" Oil on Hardboard 2016 * Prints of this painting are available through Studio 252MYA, as well as through my own Print Shop. -- source link