Young Pterodactyl Hatchling Perched on Cliff Coloring Page

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Imagine you're soaring above the craggy cliffs with this young Pterodactyl hatchling. The salty wind whips past as it gazes at the endless ocean?

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Cretaceous

A geological period from about 145 to 66 million years ago, when dinosaurs like the Pterodactyl roamed the Earth.

Did You Know?

• Pterodactyls weren't dinosaurs, but flying reptiles! They were close cousins that also lived during the Mesozoic Era.
• Some Pterodactyls had wingspans wider than a small airplane! Imagine seeing one of those majestic creatures soaring
• Pterodactyls likely used a specialized pouch in their throat, much like a pelican, to store fish they caught while

Conversation Corner

? What kind of sounds do you think the Pterodactyl hatchling would make?
? If you could fly like a Pterodactyl, where would you go and what would you see?
? How do you think the baby Pterodactyl feels looking out at the wide open sea?

Download this free young Pterodactyl hatchling coloring page perched on coastal cliffs in Realistic style for kids. Print and color this unique dinosaur scene.