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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 Pictures and Posters
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Iguanodon Toys Here are some toys/games from Amazon.com:
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Safari Toy
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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
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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. |
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Safari Released: 2007-07-01 Toy
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- 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. |
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Discovery Toy
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Click Here | - 2" mini figures with superb detail.
- Use with Scanopedia (sold separately)
- Contains 1 Eco-Systems Playset, 1 Smart Animal Collectable Card, 1 Animal Figure
Product Description: The Discovery Kids Smart Animals Eco-Systems Single Packs are collectible and connectable miniature animal habitats with recognition technology to unlock SFX, fun facts and quizzes. Styles will vary. |
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Wild Republic Toy
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Click Here | - Licensed by the Natural History Museum!
- Box size is approximately 20x14x3 inches
Product Description: The fun will be endless with these highly detailed, museum quality, replicas of your favorite dinosaurs. You'll be back in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. These eight figures will give any dinosaur lover, hours of imaginitive play. Licensed by the Natural History Muesum of London 8 figures |
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Bully Land Toy
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Tender Tails Toy
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Click Here | - Plush dinosaur
- Iguanodon
- one of 10 prehistoric pals
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Safari Toy
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Click Here | - Size: 36 in.x 24 in. (91.4 x 61 cm).
- Beautifully illustrated poster.
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Safari Toy
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Product Description: For over 25 years, Safari Ltd has been proud to provide this premier line of scale model, dinosaur collectibles. 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. Each Carnegie dinosaur can have up to 25 steps of hand painting to ensure the highest quality in the world marketplace. The scale of these dinos are either 1:20 or 1:40. Detailed educational information in 5 languages are provided with each replica. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Each January, Safari Ltd introduces 2 new Carnegie models to encourage the collectibility of such an intriguing line. Featured is our Carnegie Collection Iguanadon Size: 8" L x 5" H (20 x 12.5 cm). Suggested age 3 and up |
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Tender Tails Toy
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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. |
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Discovery Kid Released: 2009-06-15 Toy
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Click Here | - 2¿ mini figures with superb detail
- Use with Scanopedia (sold separately)
- Collect and create entire Eco-Systems
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Iguanodon Books Here are some books from Amazon.com:
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By Riehecky
Capstone Press Paperback (24 pages; 1)
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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. |
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By Fabio Marco Dalla Vecchia
Blackbirch Press Library Binding (32 pages; 1)
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By Jinny Johnson
Smart Apple Media Paperback (32 pages; 1)
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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. |
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By Dougal Dixon
Picture Window Books Hardcover (24 pages; 1)
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Click Here | - ISBN13: 9781404851740
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Product Description:
Iguanodon and Other Leaf-Eating Dinosaurs is a Capstone Press publication.
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By Susan Heinrichs Gray
Child's World Hardcover (32 pages; 1)
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Product Description: Life was often difficult for the Iguanodon. It couldn't fight larger dinosaurs with sharp teeth or pointy spikes. Even thunderstorms could pose a danger. Learn how Iguanodon survived on Earth for nearly twenty million years and why its fossils have been discovered all over the planet. |
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By Daniel Cohen
Capstone Press Paperback (24 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Describes what is known of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this plant-eating dinosaur. |
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By Rupert Oliver
Rourke Pub Group Library Binding (21 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Iguanodon falls behind his herd as he searches for food, and has some life-threatening experiences. |
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By Laura Gates Galvin
Soundprint Paperback (36 pages; 1)
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Click Here | Product Description: Crunch! Crunch! Iguanodon eats his morning meal. Little does he know, he is being watched by a ferocious predator, a Neovenator! Will Iguanodon be able to safely escape? Enjoy this colorful book with optional audio download and Iguanodon plush toy. |
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By Helen Greathead
Scholastic Young Hippo Paperback (64 pages)
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Click Here | 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! |
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By K. S. Rodriguez
Raintree Library Binding (32 pages; 1)
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