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Cerapoda Collection (#6)

"Cerapoda: Unveiling the Majestic World of Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace Park" Step into a prehistoric wonderland as you explore the fascinating realm of Cerapoda

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon ischium

Iguanodon ischium
Close-up of a ischium, or hip-bone that belonged to the Iguanodon. It was discovered in Sussex and dates back to around 140 to 110 million years ago

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon model

Iguanodon model
An Iguanodon model made during the 1940s from a reconstruction by Vernon Edward based on the Bernissart skeletons showing Iguanodon in a strictly two-legged kangaroo-like posture

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon model 1854

Iguanodon model 1854
A 1/20 life size model of the dinosaur Iguanodon created by Waterhouse Hawkins in 1854 under the the supervision of Professor Sir Richard Owen. The model measures 40cm

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Tyrannosaurus rex with Triceratops, Upper Cretaceous dinosau

Tyrannosaurus rex with Triceratops, Upper Cretaceous dinosau
Model of the animatronic scavenger T. rex manufactured by Kokoro Dreams, Tokyo. T. rex The Killer Question exhibition at The Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Triceratops skeleton

Triceratops skeleton on display in the central hall at the Natural History Museum, London. This specimen is now in the Dinosaur Gallery

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Tyrannosaurus rex with Triceratops

Tyrannosaurus rex with Triceratops
Model of the animatronic predator T. rex in T. rex The Killer Question exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London, 2003

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Pachycephalosaurus

Pachycephalosaurus
Outline illustration of a Pachycephalosaurus

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon leg

Iguanodon leg
A model cross section of an Iguanodon leg showing the bones, muscles and foot. The Iguanodon was a mainly a bipedal dinosaur. It required large upper thigh muscles for balance and support

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Edmontosaurus ankle & foot

Edmontosaurus ankle & foot
The fossil ankle and foot bones of Edmontosaurus prepared for an exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London. The fossils were arranged as if they were lying in the quarry in which they were

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Geology Department preparators shop, 1934

Geology Department preparators shop, 1934
This photograph shows Louis Parsons preparing a skeleton of the plant-eating dinosaur Hypsilophodon, for display at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Lower Cretaceous dinosaurs discovered in England

Lower Cretaceous dinosaurs discovered in England
An illustration showing a scene in Lower Cretaceous (145 - 100 million years ago) South East England, featuring the following dinosaurs from the left: Iguanodon, Altispinax

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Mary Ann Mantell

Mary Ann Mantell
Portrait of Mary Ann Mantell, the daughter of G E Woodhouse and wife of Dr Gideon Mantell. She is commonly thought to have found the first Iguanodon tooth in 1822

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Protoceratops

Protoceratops

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Edmontosaurus

Edmontosaurus
Fossil jaw that once belonged to Edmonotosaurus. It shows the interlocking teeth which formed a grating surface for eating tough vegetation

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Hypsilophodon

Hypsilophodon
A model of Hypsilophodon, a Lower Cretaceous period dinosaur, living 125 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in England and Spain, being first described by Huxley in 1869

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Hypsilophodon skeleton

Hypsilophodon skeleton
A mounted skeleton of the dinosaur Hypsilophodon, whose name meand high-ridge tooth. This specimen that dates back to 125 million years ago was discovered in England

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Protoceratops embryo

Protoceratops embryo

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Dryosaurus femur & vertebra

Dryosaurus femur & vertebra
Right femur, length 196 mm, and caudal vertebra from a dryosaurus which lived during the Upper Jurassic, 155 to 140 million years ago in present day Tanzania, East africa

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon teeth

Iguanodon teeth
Some original Iguanodon teeth found by Dr. and Mrs. Mantell. The tooth on the right is 5.3cm long as preserved. Iguanodon was a large plant eater with cheek teeth for grinding vegetation

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon brain

Iguanodon brain
A partial skull that contains a natural mould (endocast) of the interior of the skull where the brain would sit. This is a representation of the external shape of the Iguanodon brain

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon thumb spike

Iguanodon thumb spike
A fossil thumb spike that once belonged to Iguanodon, a herbivorous dinosaur that lived 140 to 110 million years ago. It is though to have used its sharp ended thumb to defend itself against predators

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon metatarsal

Iguanodon metatarsal
A fossil metatarsal (the long bone of the foot) that once belonged to the herbivorous bipedal dinosaur, Iguanodon. The rough patches are where the muscles and tendons were attached to the bone

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon foot

Iguanodon foot
The right foot of a very large Iguanodon. Some of the toe joints have small frills of bony overgrowth, showing that the dinosaur was suffering from arthritis

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Iguanodon hand

Iguanodon hand
Fossil remains of a hand that once belonged to the herbivorous dinosaur, Iguanodon. Notice the very sharpe spike like thumb which is thought to have been used for defending itself against predators

Background imageCerapoda Collection: Echinocactus gibbosus, chin cactus

Echinocactus gibbosus, chin cactus
Triceratops teeth worked together like scissor blades to cut up tough plants. The smooth vertical surface on the right of this tooth is the worn cutting blade




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"Cerapoda: Unveiling the Majestic World of Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace Park" Step into a prehistoric wonderland as you explore the fascinating realm of Cerapoda. This captivating exhibition takes you on a journey through time, showcasing some of the most iconic dinosaurs that once roamed our planet. Marvel at the mighty Triceratops, with its formidable horns and frilled head, standing tall amidst lush greenery. Immerse yourself in The Wealden, an ancient landscape where Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus thrived alongside their colossal counterparts. Gaze upon meticulously crafted restorations that bring these long-extinct creatures back to life. From Corythosaurus with its distinctive crest to the awe-inspiring Parasaurolophus skeleton, each exhibit offers a glimpse into Earth's distant past. Witness astonishing reconstructions of secondary period animals like Iguanodon and Megalosaurus engaging in lifelike interactions. Feel dwarfed by Triceratop dinosaur skeleton C016/5928 as it towers above you, reminding us of their immense size and power. Discover lesser-known species such as Heterodontosaurus and Protoceratops – pint-sized but no less intriguing members of this diverse family. Compare their sizes to other extinct animals showcased here, highlighting just how extraordinary these ancient beings were. Embark on an educational adventure for all ages as Cerapoda transports you back millions of years ago when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. Let your imagination run wild amidst these incredible fossils and learn about our planet's rich history through this captivating exhibition at Crystal Palace Park.