Iguanodon
Period Early Cretaceous (126-113 million years ago)
Diet Herbivore
Length 10 meters (33 feet)
Weight 3,000 - 3,500 kg
The Iguana Tooth
Iguanodon is a genus of iguanodontian dinosaur. It was one of the three dinosaurs that inspired the term “Dinosauria” in 1842.
Unique Features
- Thumb Spike: A large, conical spike on each thumb, possibly used for defense or foraging.
- Versatile Locomotion: Could walk on both two legs and four legs depending on the situation.
- Historical Significance: One of the first dinosaurs scientifically described, helping establish paleontology as a science.