The story for kids
This is Archaeopteryx, a feathered dinosaur. It looks like a bird, but look: it has teeth, claws on its wings, and a long bony tail. It ate insects and could fly a little bit. Did you know? All the birds today are the grandchildren of dinosaurs. Even sparrows and chickens!
Facts
- It was the size of a crow and had feathers and wings, like a bird.
- But it had teeth, claws on its wings and a long bony tail.
- It could fly a little or glide through the air.
- Birds are the descendants of dinosaurs.
Numbers
- Length
- ~50 cm
- Weight
- ~1 kg
- Food
- Insects