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| image = | | image = Ptero.jpg | ||
| type = Reptile | | type = Reptile | ||
| affiliation = [[Solomon (Dinosaurs on a Spaceship) | | affiliation = [[Solomon (Dinosaurs on a Spaceship)]] | ||
| origin = [[Earth]] | | origin = [[Earth]] | ||
| appearances = [[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]''<br>[[PROSE]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]''<br>[[PROSE]]: ''[[EarthWorld (novel)|EarthWorld]]''<br>[[TV]]: ''[[Cyberwoman | | first = | ||
| individuals = | | only = | ||
}}The '''Pterosaurs''' (often erroneously referred to as '''Pterodactyls''') were a type of winged | | appearances = [[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]''<br>[[PROSE]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]''<br>[[PROSE]]: ''[[EarthWorld (novel)|EarthWorld]]''<br>[[TV]]: ''[[Cyberwoman]]''<br>[[COMIC]]: ''[[The Age of Ice (comic story)|The Age of Ice]]''<br>[[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song]]''<br>[[TV]]: '' [[Dinosaurs on a Spaceship]]'' | ||
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The '''Pterosaurs''' (often erroneously referred to as '''Pterodactyls''') were a type of winged reptiles native to [[Earth]] in its [[Distant past|early history]]. | |||
== Biology == | == Biology == | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
One type of Pterosaur was brought to the [[ | One type of Pterosaur was brought to the [[20th century]] during [[Operation Golden Age]]. They were used for general chaos and to help guard the base. ([[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]'') | ||
Another type, the [[wikipedia:Pteranodon|Pteranodon]], had one individual brought to [[20th century]] [[Cardiff]] by the [[Cardiff Rift]]. [[Myfanwy|This Pteranodon]] was captured by [[Torchwood Three]] and kept as a mascot. ([[TV]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'') | |||
[[File:Pteranodon.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Myfanwy|Torchwood Pteranodon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Cyberwoman]]'')]] | |||
In an [[Silurian Earth|alternate universe]], an especially large type of Pterosaur was used by the [[Silurian]]s as a steed. With a forty-foot wingspan, it could easily carry a Silurian. They were used as war steeds in times of battle and would cling to the side of the [[Silurian airship|airships]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Blood Heat]]'') | |||
There was a Pterosaur in the Prehistoric Zone of [[EarthWorld]], [[New Jupiter]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[EarthWorld (novel)|EarthWorld]]'') | |||
In [[2010]], Pterodactyls were some of the prehistoric creatures brought into [[Sydney]] by [[chronal wave]]s caused by the [[SKARDIS]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Age of Ice (comic story)|The Age of Ice]]'') | In [[2010]], Pterodactyls were some of the prehistoric creatures brought into [[Sydney]] by [[chronal wave]]s caused by the [[SKARDIS]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Age of Ice (comic story)|The Age of Ice]]'') | ||
In one [[River Song's World|alternative timeline]], pteranodons were considered to be vermin. Pteranodons would chase people in parks. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song]]'') | |||
Pterodactyls were among the species placed aboard the [[Silurian Ark]] to repopulate the Earth with once the catastrophe the [[Silurian]]s incorrectly predicted had passed. Flocks of Pteranodons were known to live in the Ark's beach-like environments. They were presumably sent to the planet [[Siluria]] by the [[Eleventh Doctor]] in the [[24th century]] after he stopped the Ark from returning to Earth. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dinosaurs on a Spaceship (TV story)|Dinosaurs on a Spaceship]]'') | |||
[[File:Pteranodons.jpg|thumb|Pteranodons in the Hide Park ([[TV]]: ''[[The Wedding of River Song]]'']] | |||
[[File:Pterodactyls_are_vermin_do_not_feed.jpg|thumb|''Pterodactyls are vermin. Do not feed'']] | |||
== Similar creatures == | == Similar creatures == | ||
The home world of the [[Spidron]]s was inhabited by pterosaur-like creatures, which attacked the [[Third Doctor]] shortly after he arrived on its world. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Nova]]'') | |||
A zoo on an unnamed planet acquired a Pterosaur or a Pterosaur-like creature. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Didus Expedition]]'') | A zoo on an unnamed planet acquired a Pterosaur or a Pterosaur-like creature. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Didus Expedition]]'') | ||
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The [[Tardis:Valid sources|non-narrative]] material in ''[[Doctor Who: Battles in Time (magazine)|Doctor Who: Battles in Time]]'' magazine pertaining to [[Doctor Who: Battles in Time Dalek Wars|Dalek Wars]] explained more about pterosaurs and pterosaur-like creatures. | The [[Tardis:Valid sources|non-narrative]] material in ''[[Doctor Who: Battles in Time (magazine)|Doctor Who: Battles in Time]]'' magazine pertaining to [[Doctor Who: Battles in Time Dalek Wars|Dalek Wars]] explained more about pterosaurs and pterosaur-like creatures. | ||
According to [[DWBIT 7|''DWBIT'' 7]], | According to [[DWBIT 7|''DWBIT'' 7]], the Pterosaur was also native to the planet Raxas, and along with the other Raxas dinosaurs, proved to be more than a match for a [[Dalek]] attack. They picked up Daleks, grabbing them between their feet, flying high into the air and dropping them to their deaths on the rocks below. | ||
According to [[DWBIT 27|''DWBIT'' 27]], the Perrincott were a pterosaur-like species native to the planet Senkus Sha. | According to [[DWBIT 27|''DWBIT'' 27]], the Perrincott were a pterosaur-like species native to the planet Senkus Sha. | ||
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[[Category:Earth reptiles]] | [[Category:Earth reptiles]] | ||
[[Category:Earth predators]] | [[Category:Earth predators]] | ||
Revision as of 18:45, 30 December 2012
The Pterosaurs (often erroneously referred to as Pterodactyls) were a type of winged reptiles native to Earth in its early history.
Biology
There were numerous species of pterosaurs, ranging in size from small (TV: Invasion of the Dinosaurs) to ones with forty-foot wingspans (PROSE: Blood Heat). No one knew how they took off from the ground to fly. (PROSE: EarthWorld)
History
One type of Pterosaur was brought to the 20th century during Operation Golden Age. They were used for general chaos and to help guard the base. (TV: Invasion of the Dinosaurs)
Another type, the Pteranodon, had one individual brought to 20th century Cardiff by the Cardiff Rift. This Pteranodon was captured by Torchwood Three and kept as a mascot. (TV: Everything Changes)
In an alternate universe, an especially large type of Pterosaur was used by the Silurians as a steed. With a forty-foot wingspan, it could easily carry a Silurian. They were used as war steeds in times of battle and would cling to the side of the airships. (PROSE: Blood Heat)
There was a Pterosaur in the Prehistoric Zone of EarthWorld, New Jupiter. (PROSE: EarthWorld)
In 2010, Pterodactyls were some of the prehistoric creatures brought into Sydney by chronal waves caused by the SKARDIS. (COMIC: The Age of Ice)
In one alternative timeline, pteranodons were considered to be vermin. Pteranodons would chase people in parks. (TV: The Wedding of River Song)
Pterodactyls were among the species placed aboard the Silurian Ark to repopulate the Earth with once the catastrophe the Silurians incorrectly predicted had passed. Flocks of Pteranodons were known to live in the Ark's beach-like environments. They were presumably sent to the planet Siluria by the Eleventh Doctor in the 24th century after he stopped the Ark from returning to Earth. (TV: Dinosaurs on a Spaceship)
Similar creatures
The home world of the Spidrons was inhabited by pterosaur-like creatures, which attacked the Third Doctor shortly after he arrived on its world. (COMIC: Nova)
A zoo on an unnamed planet acquired a Pterosaur or a Pterosaur-like creature. (COMIC: The Didus Expedition)
Tamed Pterosaur-like creatures were used on Anhaut as riding mounts. (COMIC: Return of the Daleks)
Behind the scenes
Doctor Who: Battles in Time
The non-narrative material in Doctor Who: Battles in Time magazine pertaining to Dalek Wars explained more about pterosaurs and pterosaur-like creatures.
According to DWBIT 7, the Pterosaur was also native to the planet Raxas, and along with the other Raxas dinosaurs, proved to be more than a match for a Dalek attack. They picked up Daleks, grabbing them between their feet, flying high into the air and dropping them to their deaths on the rocks below.
According to DWBIT 27, the Perrincott were a pterosaur-like species native to the planet Senkus Sha.
