Quetzalcoatlus northropi (IMAGE) University of Texas at Austin Caption An artist’s interpretation of Quetzalcoatlus northropi wading in the water. The latest research describes this species of Quetzalcotalus as having a lifestyle similar to today’s herons. Credit James Kuether Usage Restrictions Include artist credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.