Iguanodon

Iguanodon bernissartensis

Iguanodon was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.

Lebensraum: Mesozoic forests and floodplains

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The Iguanodon has a robust body and powerful hind legs, allowing it to walk on two or four legs. Its skin was likely mottled green or brown, blending with foliage. A distinctive large, conical thumb spike on each hand sets it apart.

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Iguanodon

Kategorie

Ancient

Seltenheit

Legendary

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

It walked on its middle three toes, much like a giant bird!

Its name means 'iguana tooth,' resembling a modern iguana's teeth!

Scientists first thought its thumb spike was a horn on its nose!

The first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Europe was an Iguanodon!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Iguanodon has a sharp thumb spike on each hand that helps them defend against predators or strip tough plants.

Iguanodon can walk on two or four legs, thanks to strong limbs, to run or graze efficiently.

Iguanodon has a strong horny beak and grinding teeth to efficiently chew tough plant material.

Maße und Details

Estimated Length: 9-11 m
Estimated Weight: 3000-5000 kg
Era: Mesozoic (Early Cretaceous)
Extinct Millions Years Ago: 110

Ernährung und Fütterung

A giant plant-eater, Iguanodon munched on tough leaves and branches with its strong beak.

Hauptnahrung

Cycads
Ferns
Conifers
Horsetails
Early flowering plants

Nahrungssuche

Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Baryonyx

Baryonyx walkeri

hunted along ancient rivers

eaten by

Neovenator

Neovenator salerii

stalked prey in ancient forests

eaten by

Valdoraptor

Valdoraptor oweni

scavenged carrion in its habitat

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Artefakt

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