This was an amazing find.

The skeleton looked reptilian because of its long, bony tail, claws, and mouth full of teeth.

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However, this animal also had feathers and wings!

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This specimen was named Archaeopteryx or "ancient wing", and its intriguing mix of reptile and bird features provided the first evidence of a link between the two.