Long Beaked Pterodactyl Gliding River Coloring Page

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Imagine soaring with this magnificent Long-Beaked Pterodactyl high above the ancient riverbanks, the wind whispering secrets in your ears. What exciting sights do you see from up there?

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Word of the Day

Arboreal

Relating to trees; living in or among trees. Think of monkeys swinging or birds nesting high up.

Did You Know?

• Pterodactyls weren't dinosaurs, but flying reptiles that lived alongside them!
• Their bones were hollow, like birds, making them lightweight and able to fly efficiently. Imagine bones filled with air!
• Fossil evidence suggests they had furry bodies! Scientists believe this 'fuzz' helped keep them warm in cooler climates.

Conversation Corner

? If you could fly like the Pterodactyl, where is the first place you would want?
? How do you think the other creatures on the riverbank felt when the?
? What kind of sounds do you imagine the Pterodactyl made as it soared through?

Download this free Long-Beaked Pterodactyl coloring page soaring over a river in Realistic style for kids. Print and color today.