Pterodactyl

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What did Pterodactyls eat?

Pterodactyls would eat fish for the majority of their lifetime. When they are young, they would eat things like insects and small reptiles

When were Pterodactyls discovered?

They were discovered during the 18th century

Where did its name come from?

Pterodactylus comes from the Greek word pterodactulos, which means "winged finger"

Where did Pterodactyls live?

They usually lived near the sea in caves and trees

What did Pterodactyls look like?

Pterodactyls had a wingspan of about five feet. Its jaws are long and narrow. They have short hind legs and a short tail. The wings of a pterodactyl are made from a leathery substance. They had approximately 90 large cone-like teeth.

When were Pterodactyls alive?

They were alive during the Mesozoic Era.

Approximately how big were Pterodactyls?

Pterodactyl's wingspan can range from a few inches to over 40 feet, depending on what time period. They most likely weighed around 320 pounds.