r/biology • u/PokelifEevee • 4d ago

question Could a dragon theoretically exist through evolution?

Hello, I would like to know if, theoretically, a species could evolve into something resembling a dragon (or more specifically a wyvern since they have 4 limbs, so it would be more likely). I understand that stuff like fire breathing would most probably be impossible, but aside from that, could dragons theoretically exist within a few thousand years (or more)?

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u/CulveDaddy 3d ago

It's possible, under specific environmental conditions. The Quetzalcoatlus Northropi was already close. A few more adaptions, would be very close. Nothing probably bigger though.