How To: Make an origami pterodactyl for intermediate origami students

Back in 5th grade history class, the dinosaur section was our favorite. Big, mean monsters with horns shooting this way and that and cool, funky-looking birds that were ten times bigger than us made history lessons actually fun for us.

And above all, the pterodactyl was our most beloved dinosaur. Stealthy and fast and with the very evolution-friendly power of flight, this bird was one badass you did not want to mess with. To learn how to fold these prehistoric birds of the sky, check out this origami tutorial.