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Iguanodon
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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 (as of the time of writing), 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.
- Iguanodon Pictures
- 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 weighed about 4 to 5 tons.
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Iguanodon Books
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By Campbell Books
Campbell Books
Released: April 9th, 2024
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Iguanodon (Hello Dinosaur)- Manufacturer: Campbell Books
- ISBN: 1035024292
- EAN: 9781035024292
Details:- Product Category: Board book
- Number of Pages: 10
- Author: Campbell Books
- Publication Date: April 9th, 2024
- Release Date: April 9th, 2024
Physical Description:- Size: 7.2 inches by 7.15 inches by 0.55 inches
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By Sally Lee
Capstone Press
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Iguanodon (Smithsonian Little Explorer)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 1491423765
- EAN: 9781491423769
- PartNumber: illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Sally Lee
- Publication Date: January 31st, 2015
- Release Date: January 31st, 2015
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By Peter Curtis
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The World of Dinosaur Roar!: Dinosaur Chew! The Iguanodon- Manufacturer: Orchard Books
- ISBN: 1408372614
- EAN: 9781408372616
- PartNumber: 9781408372616
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Peter Curtis
- Publication Date: April 11th, 2024
- Release Date: April 11th, 2024
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Epic
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Iguanodon (World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Epic
- ISBN: 1644874695
- EAN: 9781644874691
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2021
- Release Date: January 1st, 2021
Physical Description:- Size: 9.25 inches by 7.5 inches by 0.5 inches
- Weight: 0.5401325419 Pounds
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By Grace Hansen
Abdo Kids Jumbo
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Iguanodon (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Abdo Kids Jumbo
- Brand: Abdo Kids Jumbo
- ISBN: 1532100388
- EAN: 9781532100383
- PartNumber: K038-3
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Grace Hansen
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2017
- Release Date: September 1st, 2017
Physical Description:- Size: 9.25 inches by 11.0 inches by 0.5 inches
- Weight: 0.80027801106 Pounds
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By Daniel Cohen
Brand: Bridgestone Books
Released: January 1st, 2003
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Iguanodon (Discovering Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bridgestone Books
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- ISBN: 0736816232
- EAN: 9780736816236
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Daniel Cohen
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2003
- Release Date: January 1st, 2003
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By Janet Riehecky
Brand: Capstone Press
Released: January 1st, 2006
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Iguanodon (Pebble Plus)- Manufacturer: Pebble Plus
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- ISBN: 0736853537
- EAN: 9780736853538
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- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2006
- Release Date: January 1st, 2006
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