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|weight = 2 Ib (1 kg)|location = Germany}}'''''{{W|Archaeopteryx}}''''' is considered by many to be the link between dinosaurs and birds. It had teeth and claws, but it also had feathers and wings. ''Archaeopteryx'' was first discovered in 1860 in Bavarian lithographic limestone quarries. Since that time, only five other specimens have been uncovered, with the best specimens being at the Humboldt Museum in Berlin and the British Museum.
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The '''''Archaeopteryx''''' fossil is considered to be one of the most important ever discovered.
 
 
''Archaeopteryx'' is considered by many to be the link between dinosaurs and birds. It had teeth and claws, but it also had feathers and wings. There are many questions about this animal that still have not been answered. Did it fly or could it only glide? Some think it used its wings to help it jump higher rather than actually fly.
 
 
''Archaeopteryx'' was first discovered in 1860 in Bavarian lithographic limestone quarries. Since that time, only five other specimens have been uncovered, with the best specimens being at the Humboldt Museum in Berlin and the British Museum.
 
   
 
''Archaeopteryx'' is widely thought of as the first bird. It looked very similar to some modern birds, and several of the specimens clearly show what appear to be true feathers.
 
''Archaeopteryx'' is widely thought of as the first bird. It looked very similar to some modern birds, and several of the specimens clearly show what appear to be true feathers.
   
Upon closer examination, however, scientists have found some striking differences between ''Archeopteryx'' and modern birds. ''Archaeopteryx'' had a long, stiff, bony tail, unlike modern birds. Each wing had two separate fingers on the leading wing edges that were equipped with sharp, curved claws. The biggest differences, however, are in the skull. It didn't have a beak, but rather a true set of jaws that were equipped with many small, sharp teeth. Internally, there were also many differences in the structure of the hipbones, and ''Archaeopteryx'' didn't have a breastbone.
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Upon closer examination, however, scientists have found some striking differences between ''Archeopteryx'' and modern birds. ''Archaeopteryx'' had a long, stiff, bony tail, unlike modern birds. Each wing had two separate fingers on the leading wing edges that were equipped with sharp, curved claws which was used to climb up into the tops of trees. The biggest differences, however, are in the skull. It didn't have a beak, but rather a true set of jaws that were equipped with many small, sharp teeth. Internally, there were also many differences in the structure of the hipbones, and ''Archaeopteryx'' didn't have a breastbone.
   
 
Overall, scientists believe that ''Archaeopteryx'' was probably a weak flier. Its skeleton is also uncannily similar to ''[[Compsognathus]]'', a small dinosaur that was the size of a pigeon that has been found in the same quarries.
 
Overall, scientists believe that ''Archaeopteryx'' was probably a weak flier. Its skeleton is also uncannily similar to ''[[Compsognathus]]'', a small dinosaur that was the size of a pigeon that has been found in the same quarries.
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==''[[Jurassic Park: Builder]]''==
In [[The Lost World: Jurassic Park]], there is a bunch of Archaeopteryx flying away during the background at the High Hide as the Tyrannosaurus rex parents passed on Through the jungle of Isla Sorna looking for their infant.[[File:Jurassic-lost-world-movie-screencaps_com-6248.jpg|thumb|Flock of Achaeopteryx are flying in the background in The Lost World: Jurassic Park]]
 
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Though it does not appear in any form in the game itself, ''Archaeopteryx'' is mentioned in a promotional ad for the game.
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==''[[Jurassic Park III: Park Builder]]''==
 
==''[[Jurassic Park III: Park Builder]]''==
 
''Archaeopteryx'' can be created from Paleo-DNA in the game.
 
''Archaeopteryx'' can be created from Paleo-DNA in the game.
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==''[[Jurassic Park: The Game]]''==
 
==''[[Jurassic Park: The Game]]''==
 
Though it does not appear in any form in the game's story, a fossil of ''Archaeopteryx'' based on the famous {{w|Specimens of Archaeopteryx#Berlin specimen|Berlin specimen}} is seen on the main menu and the main loading screen of the game to the right of the fossil of ''[[Ardeosaurus]]''.
 
Though it does not appear in any form in the game's story, a fossil of ''Archaeopteryx'' based on the famous {{w|Specimens of Archaeopteryx#Berlin specimen|Berlin specimen}} is seen on the main menu and the main loading screen of the game to the right of the fossil of ''[[Ardeosaurus]]''.
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==''[[Jurassic Park: Dangerous Games]]''==
 
==''[[Jurassic Park: Dangerous Games]]''==
''Archaeopteryx'' was one the creates created by [[InGen]] for [[Jurassic Park (park)|Jurassic Park]] and went wild after the incident.
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''Archaeopteryx'' was one of the animals created by [[InGen]] for [[Jurassic Park (park)|Jurassic Park]] on [[Isla Nublar (Movie canon)|Isla Nublar]] that went wild after the [[Isla Nublar Incident (1993)|incident]].
   
When drug lord [[Gabriel Cazares]] and his [[Cazares Cartel|cartel]] bought [[Isla Nublar]], Gabriel kept an ''Archaeopteryx'' as a pet, having it be perched on his arm and feeding it small fish.<ref>''[[Jurassic Park: Dangerous Games I]]''</ref> It is never seen again after Cazares' confrontation with [[Daniel Espinoza]] before he dropped Espinoza off into the forests of Isla Nublar and if the bird survived Espinoza's and Dr. [[Francis White]]'s assault on the [[Visitor Center]].
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When drug lord [[Gabriel Cazares]] and his [[Cazares Cartel|cartel]] bought [[Isla Nublar]], Gabriel kept an ''Archaeopteryx'' as a pet, having it perch on his arm and feeding it small fish.<ref>''[[Jurassic Park: Dangerous Games I]]''</ref> It is never seen again after Cazares' confrontation with [[Daniel Espinoza]] before he dropped Espinoza off into the forests of Isla Nublar and it is thus unknown if the bird survived Espinoza's and Dr. [[Francis White]]'s assault on the [[Visitor Center]].
 
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Revision as of 02:06, 24 May 2020

Archaeopteryx is considered by many to be the link between dinosaurs and birds. It had teeth and claws, but it also had feathers and wings. Archaeopteryx was first discovered in 1860 in Bavarian lithographic limestone quarries. Since that time, only five other specimens have been uncovered, with the best specimens being at the Humboldt Museum in Berlin and the British Museum.

Archaeopteryx is widely thought of as the first bird. It looked very similar to some modern birds, and several of the specimens clearly show what appear to be true feathers.

Upon closer examination, however, scientists have found some striking differences between Archeopteryx and modern birds. Archaeopteryx had a long, stiff, bony tail, unlike modern birds. Each wing had two separate fingers on the leading wing edges that were equipped with sharp, curved claws which was used to climb up into the tops of trees. The biggest differences, however, are in the skull. It didn't have a beak, but rather a true set of jaws that were equipped with many small, sharp teeth. Internally, there were also many differences in the structure of the hipbones, and Archaeopteryx didn't have a breastbone.

Overall, scientists believe that Archaeopteryx was probably a weak flier. Its skeleton is also uncannily similar to Compsognathus, a small dinosaur that was the size of a pigeon that has been found in the same quarries.

Paleontologists have long argued over exactly what Archaeopteryx was - a primitive dinosaur-like bird or a small feathered dinosaur. In the past 10 years an astonishing number of specimens of less primitive birds and small feathered dinosaurs have been found.

The exact taxonomic classification of Archaeopteryx is still hotly debated. That which is shown is one of several used. Another would be: Arcyhaeopterggiformes, Theropoda, Archaeopterygidae.[1]

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Jurassic Park: Builder

Though it does not appear in any form in the game itself, Archaeopteryx is mentioned in a promotional ad for the game.

Jurassic Park III: Park Builder

Archaeopteryx can be created from Paleo-DNA in the game.

Jurassic Park: The Game

Though it does not appear in any form in the game's story, a fossil of Archaeopteryx based on the famous Berlin specimen is seen on the main menu and the main loading screen of the game to the right of the fossil of Ardeosaurus.

Jurassic Park Arcade

  • Archaeopteryx makes an appearance as one of the dinosaur enemies in the game.

Archaeopteryx appears in the Topps comics.

Jurassic Park: Dangerous Games

Archaeopteryx was one of the animals created by InGen for Jurassic Park on Isla Nublar that went wild after the incident.

When drug lord Gabriel Cazares and his cartel bought Isla Nublar, Gabriel kept an Archaeopteryx as a pet, having it perch on his arm and feeding it small fish.[2] It is never seen again after Cazares' confrontation with Daniel Espinoza before he dropped Espinoza off into the forests of Isla Nublar and it is thus unknown if the bird survived Espinoza's and Dr. Francis White's assault on the Visitor Center.

Jurassic Park Junior

An Archaeopteryx figure also appears in the Jurassic Park Junior line. As of now it is the first and only bird figure to appear in a Jurassic Park toyline.

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