|
|
Iguanodon
Click here for more Iguanodon Pictures
Iguanodon was only the second dinosaur to be discovered (parts were
first found in England in 1809), although
the word dinosaur had not even been coined at that time.
Iguanodon is now known to be a plant-eating dinosaur that lived during the
early Cretaceous period,
about 135 to 125 million years ago.
It was around 30 feet (9.1 meters) long,
and lived around the world: fossils
have been found in many countries including
Belgium,
England,
Germany,
Mongolia,
North Africa, and
the USA.
When Gideon Mantell first attempted a restoration in the 1820s, he only had very limited
information and partial skeletons to work from, and incorrectly thought that
Iguanodon's spiked horn was on the animal's snout.
However, we now know that a conical horn was in fact attached to the
thumb on each hand, and perpendicular to the other fingers.
This spike may have been used for defense or for obtaining food.
Footprints of Iguanodon have been found preserved in the rocks of southern
England, and from these were know the Iguanadon walked upright and travelled
in herds. Footprints, but no skeletons as yet, have also been found in
South America, and in Spitzbergen Island (in the Arctic Circle) which
show that Iguanodon must have been very widespread.
Iguanodon was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 135 to 125 million years ago
Related Information & Resources
See Also
- African Dinosaurs -
Iguanodon lived in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- Asian Dinosaurs -
Iguanodon lived in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- Cretaceous Period -
Iguanodon lived between about 135 million years ago and 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period
- Dinosaur Names
- Dinosaur Types
- European Dinosaurs -
Iguanodon lived in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- North American Dinosaurs -
Iguanodon lived in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- Ornithischian Dinosaurs
- Ornithopods
- South American Dinosaurs -
Iguanodon lived in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Iguanodon Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Iguanodon:
- Iguanodon was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Iguanodon" means "Iguana tooth". It was only the second dinosaur named (the first was Megalosaurus), and its name was chosen by Gideon Mantell in 1825.
- Iguanodon was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Iguanodon was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Iguanodon lived between about 135 million years ago and 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Iguanodon lived in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
- Iguanodon was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Iguanodon was about 30 feet (9.1 meters) long.
Iguanodon Pictures and Postersby AllPosters
Iguanodon Toys
Safari
Toy
 | List Price: $12.00
Lowest New Price: $8.95
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie museum of natural history, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world
- The scale of these dinos are 1:20 -1:40
- All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health
Product Description:
Part of the Safari Ltd. Carnegie Museum Dinosaur collection, replicas researched and authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each is either 1:20 or 1:40 scale. This Iguanodon replica measures 8 inches long, 5 inches high. |
|
Wild Republic
Toy
 | Lowest New Price: $6.99
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - Wild Republic, Iguanodon
- Age 3+
Product Description:
Great for kids. This item is not only a toy, but an educational series of hand painted replicas that reveals the prehistoric world. This item is hand painted and a hollow PVC model. |
|
Safari
Released: 2007-07-01
Toy
 | List Price: $11.00
Lowest New Price: $9.95
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - The World's Premier Line of Hand Painted Collectible Dinosaur Replicas
- 5 language translations on all packaging
- Authentically detailed and intricately hand-finished with paint exceeding US and European lead safety standards.
Product Description:
Part of the Safari Ltd. Carnegie Museum Dinosaur collection, replicas researched and authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each is either 1:20 or 1:40 scale. This Iguanodon replica measures 8 inches long, 5 inches high. Scale 1:40. |
|
Precious Moments Prehistoric
Toy
 | Lowest New Price: $19.95
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - THIS IS A PREHISTORIC CUTIE. IF YOU LIKE
- RAPTOR.
|
|
Safari
Toy
 | Lowest New Price: $9.34
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - Size: 36 in.x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm).
- Beautifully illustrated poster.
Product Description:
Beautifully illustrated poster. Size: 36 in.x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm). |
|
Precious Moments Prehistoric
Toy
 | List Price: $7.00
Lowest New Price: $12.99
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - Plush dinosaur
- Iguanodon
- one of 10 prehistoric pals
|
|
Wild Republic
Toy
 | List Price: $34.00
Lowest New Price: $26.14
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - Licensed by the Natural History Museum!
- Box size is approximately 20x14x3 inches
Product Description:
This fantastic 8-piece set of dinosaurs is licensed by the Natural History Museum, and each piece is approved by NHM paleontologists. Box size is approximately 20x14x3 inches. |
|
Matchbox
Toy
 | | Product Description:
Jurassic Park - Diecast Jurassic Park Plesiosaurus Iguanodon NIP Action Figure from the 1993 toy series. Die Cast Metal Dinosaurs with 2 Exclusive Collectors Cards |
|
Enesco
Toy
 | Lowest New Price: $19.99
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | - Precious Moments Tender Tails T-Rex Bean Bag
- made by Enesco
Product Description:
Precious Moments Tender Tails plush dinosaur T-Rex Bean Bag Doll, 7" high, made by Enesco. |
|
Iguanodon Books
By Riehecky
Capstone Press
Paperback (24 pages; 1)
 | List Price: $6.75
Lowest New Price: $5.53
Lowest Used Price: $5.30
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Text and illustrations present the life of the dinosaur known as the iguanodon. Includes information on how this prehistoric animal looked, along with its behavior. |
|
By Jenny Vaughan
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Library Binding (24 pages; 1)
 | List Price: $19.93
Lowest New Price: $15.95
Lowest Used Price: $4.96
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this herbivorous dinosaur with spiked thumbs. |
|
By William Edmonds
Viking Children's Books
Hardcover (96 pages)
 | Lowest Used Price: $1.45
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here |
|
By Fabio Marco Dalla Vecchia
Blackbirch Press
Library Binding (32 pages; 1)
 | List Price: $23.70
Lowest New Price: $8.00
Lowest Used Price: $7.00
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here |
|
By Janet Riehecky
Capstone Press
Paperback (24 pages; 1)
 | List Price: $7.95
Lowest New Price: $5.51
Lowest Used Price: $3.15
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Simple text and illustrations present iguandon, their body parts, and behavior - in both English and Spanish. |
|
By Michael P. Goecke
Buddy Books
Library Binding (32 pages; 1)
 | List Price: $24.21
Lowest New Price: $24.21
Lowest Used Price: $15.28
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here |
|
By Jinny Johnson
Smart Apple Media
Paperback (32 pages; 1)
 | List Price: $7.95
Lowest New Price: $6.63
Usually ships in 24 hours
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Aims to show dinosaurs not as museum exhibits but as living, breathing creatures. This book describes how they found food, fought off attackers and reared their young. |
|
By Daniel Cohen
Capstone Press
Paperback (24 pages; 1)
| List Price: $6.95
Lowest New Price: $6.95
Lowest Used Price: $3.60
Usually ships in 1 to 3 weeks
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Describes what is known of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this plant-eating dinosaur. |
|
By Helen Greathead
Scholastic
Paperback (80 pages)
| | Product Description:
Its tummy was big, its bottom was fat. In fact, its whole body was huge. But, Iguanodon ...didn't eat other dinosaurs, didn't do really smelly poos, and it didn't even have front teeth! Now you know a bit about Iguanodon, find out all the facts inside. |
|
By Rupert Oliver
Rourke Pub Group
School & Library Binding
| List Price: $17.27
Lowest Used Price: $18.60
(As of 14:15 Pacific 3 Jul 2009 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description:
Iguanodon falls behind his herd as he searches for food, and has some life-threatening experiences. |
|
Linking to This Page
Although this site is run on a commercial basis,
we do hope it will be useful and interesting for students and teachers.
We welcome people linking to this website, or citing us in their school and educational projects
(remember in school projects and papers, you should always cite your sources).
|
|
|
