Pterodactyl Perching in Prehistoric Jungle Coloring Page

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Imagine you're soaring through the Jurassic sky with this Crested Pterodactyl, looking down at the enormous ferns. What amazing prehistoric creatures do you spot below?

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Word of the Day

Arboreal

Relating to trees; living in or among trees. Think of a squirrel! This Pterodactyl rests on a tree branch.

Did You Know?

• The Pterodactyl's crest wasn't just for show! Some scientists believe it helped them steer and control their flight,
• Pterodactyls weren't dinosaurs; they were flying reptiles! Dinosaurs lived only on land, while Pterodactyls soared
• Fossil evidence shows Pterodactyls probably ate fish. Their long, toothy snouts were perfect for snatching slippery

Conversation Corner

? If you could have wings like a Pterodactyl for a day, where would you fly and?
? How do you think the world looked different millions of years ago when the?
? What kind of sounds do you think a Pterodactyl might have made as it flew?

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