


Iguanodon bernissartensis
Iguanodon was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.
Hábitat: Mesozoic forests and floodplains
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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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!
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.
A giant plant-eater, Iguanodon munched on tough leaves and branches with its strong beak.
Baryonyx walkeri
hunted along ancient rivers
Neovenator salerii
stalked prey in ancient forests
Valdoraptor oweni
scavenged carrion in its habitat
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While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.
9-11 m
3000-5000 kg
A giant plant-eater, Iguanodon munched on tough leaves and branches with its strong beak.
Mesozoic forests and floodplains
Foraging
Mesozoic (Early Cretaceous)
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