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Pterodactyluses were the winged reptiles that lived during
the Late Jurassic Period.
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They had wingspan ranged from 2 to 11 metres, which made them
the largest flying birds.
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Pterodactyluses were carnivores, and ate meat, such as fish,
eggs and crabs.
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Pterodactylus had a striking similarity to the present day giraffe.
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They had huge bodies but hollow bones, like tubes, which helped them to fly.
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Pterodactylus walked on four legs rather than two.
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Pterodactylus had long beaks filled with 90 teeth. They looked
very dangerous.
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Pterodactylus laid soft eggsn like snakes or lizards. The baby
Pterodactyluses were called flaplings.
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They were able to save themselves from their attackers by being able to fly.
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Pterodactylus became extinct after a number of volcanoes had erupted.