Safari Animal Figure - Archaeopteryx

$ 11.99 USD
by Safari
Type: Pretend Play
  • Archaeopteryx shook the scientific world when it was announced in 1861. This small crow-sized creature had large feathers but also retained primitive reptilian features including sharp teeth, hands, and a long bony tail. This ‘missing link’ between reptiles and birds helped to shape our understanding of dinosaur evolution. To this day, Archaeopteryx is still the most ancient fossil bird ever found, and one of the most famous fossils in the world. It lived in Germany during the late Jurassic, 150 million years ago.

    • History: The first Archaeopteryx skeleton was announced in 1861 after being excavated by quarrymen from the Solnhofen Limestone deposits of Bavaria, Germany. Earlier that year an isolated feather had been described from the same deposits under the name of Archaeopteryx, or ‘ancient feather’. It was clear that the partially articulated fossil skeleton, which was preserved in stunning detail with a fan of feathers spreading from its arms and tail, belonged to the same remarkable creature.
    • Scientific Name: Archaeopteryx lithographica
    • Characteristics: Archaeopteryx was a small carnivorous flying bird about the size of a crow. Its most striking characteristic is its long feathers which are essentially identical to those of modern birds, as this Archaeopteryx toy accurately replicates. Its jaws were filled with tiny sharp teeth and it had a long feathered tail. It could walk on two long legs with four toes, and had three fingered hands.
    • Size: This Archaeopteryx toy figure has a wingspan of 4.25 inches and is 3.75 inches long.
    • The Archaeopteryx is part of the Wild Safari® Prehistoric World collection
    • All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free

SHIPPING:

  • We offer $7.95 Flate Rate Shipping to anywhere in the U.S.
  • We ship via UPS, USPS & Fedex - the method in based on the size of the order and shipping destination. 
  • Standard shipping time is anywhere from 1-6 days (depending how far you are from Philadelphia, PA).  If you have an expedited time-frame, please message us (click that box to your bottom-right) or contact us at 484-885-7285.

RETURNS:

We'll gladly provide a full refund as long as the item is in new/unopened/re-sellable condition. If the item is opened and can't be re-sold as new, we'll provide a partial refund or exchange, with the amount being based on the condition. For defective items, we'll gladly exchange it for the same item (if available) or comparable item.

For CREDIT CARD PURCHASES, we credit the card you used - please allow two billing cycles for the credit to appear on your credit card statement.

For IN-STORE PURCHASESplease bring your item back to us within 60 days -or until 1/31 for items bought during the Holiday time-frame from 10/1-12/24.

If you're a Fishbowl Member, no receipt needed since your purchase should be on your account. If you're not a member, please have your receipt with you.

For ONLINE ORDERS, (please email us before sending back your item to let us know what you are returning.)

Please return your item to us within 60 days -or until 1/31 for items bought during the Holiday time-frame from 10/1-12/24.

Please wrap the package securely. Use the original packing material, if possible.

Mail the package to us at our store:  Monkey Fish Toys, 662 Downingtown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

For your protection, we recommend you send your return/exchange with an insured, trackable carrier, like UPS. We do not recommend using overnight or second-day shipping due to the expense.

Once we receive your item, we'll send you confirmation via e-mail.

We'll process your return/exchange within 7-10 days after receipt of your package.