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Archaeopteryx was similar in size to a magpie with short, broad wings and a long tail. It had certain reptile features such as jaws lined with sharp teeth and three fingers ending in curving claws. It has fuelled the debate about the evolution of reptiles and birds.

Image © Nottingham City Museums and Galleries
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