Were pterosaurs dinosaurs? The answer is no. Pterosaurs are just a close relative of dinosaurs, an extinct reptile capable of flight. They were the first vertebrates to soar the skies, some 70 million years before birds.

Pterosaurs originated about 220 million years ago until they disappeared from the earth 65 million years ago along with dinosaurs and others, and lived on earth for 150 million years.

Long before the discovery of dinosaur fossils, in 1784, scientists have recorded the world's first pterosaur fossil found in Germany. More than 200 species of pterosaur fossils have been discovered, and they can be found on all seven continents.

How about it, isn't it a big surprise? It is really surprising that this pterosaur, which lived in the same era as many dinosaurs and often appeared in animation and movies with other dinosaurs, is not a member of the big dinosaur family!

In the following drawing tutorial, let's follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to draw a pterodactyl. It looks cute and not at all as fierce and scary as it is shown in many movies!

We will start by drawing the head of this pterodactyl, followed by the wings, body and tail. If you like this cartoon pterodactyl try to draw it together.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

√ Draw a Pterosaur PDF (Click to download for free.)

√ Drawing Papers (You can get it easily and I would say almost any paper can be used.)

√ Pencils / Markers / Crayons / Watercolors (Remember to use a pen with a fine tip when outlining.)

FOR WHOM:

Preschoolers and kids of all ages

TIME NEEDED:

About 0.5 hour

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to Draw a Pterosaur Step by Step

Step 1 Outline the head of this pterodactyl.

Step 2 Draw the right wing of this pterosaur.

Step 3 Draw the left wing of this pterosaur.

Step 4 Complete the two wings of this pterodactyl.

Step 5 Draw the body and tail of this pterodactyl.

Step 6 Draw one of the claws of this pterodactyl.

Step 7 Draw the other claw of this pterodactyl.

Step 8 Draw the eyes and nose of this pterodactyl on the face.

Step 9 Finally color this simple cartoon pterodactyl.

Guys, have you learned how to draw a pterosaur yet?