Although no reptiles can fly today, some did in the past. This long – tailed Rhamphorhynchus was one of these reptiles, which took to the air some 180 million years ago. A big – jawed, toothy creature, it had an extremely elongated finger on each forelimb, providing a frame for its featherless wing. The other clawed fingers protruded for climbing. The tail ended in a rudder, aiding stability in flight. It had weak legs, probably walked little and cruised low over the water in search of its prey.
