Iguanodon Collection (#3)

Internal anatomy of an Iguanodon dinosaur. Cross section view of the internal organs, muscles and skeleton of an Iguanodon dinosaur. side view

A pair of Iguanodon bernissartensis grazing, Belgium, Early Cretaceous (125, 000, 000 bp) Period. Ardeosaurus in foreground, Archaeopteryx in background

Pencil drawing illustrating various dinosaurs and their comparative sizes

Illustration of an Iguanodon clerk

Nasal Horn of Iguanodon

Teeth of Iguanodon

Gideon Algernon Mantell (1790-1852) English geologist who, in 1820, discovered the Iguanodon and deduced from its teeth that it was a herbivore, not a carnivore like previously known dinosaurs

Illustration of herd of Iguanodons
Palaeozoology - Cretaceous period - Dinosaurs - Herd of Iguanodon - Art work

Illustration of Iguanodon
Palaeozoolgy - Lower Cretaceous period - Dinosaurs - Iguanodon - Art work

Iguanodon eating green plant

Iguanodon

An illustration of an Iguandon looking over its shoulder

Iguanodon dinosaur skeleton, artwork
Iguanodon dinosaur skeleton, computer artwork. Iguanodon was one of the most widespread dinosaurs, and fossils have been found in many regions, including Europe and North America

Iguanodon anatomy, artwork
Iguanodon anatomy, computer artwork. Iguanodon was one of the most widespread dinosaurs, and fossils have been found in many regions, including Europe and North America

William Conybeare, British geologist C016 / 4998
William Daniel Conybeare (1787-1857), British geologist. Conybeare co-published Outlines of the Geology of England and Wales (1822) in which he used fossils to date sedimentary strata

Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil thumb spike C016 / 4974
Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil thumb spike. This herbivorous dinosaur lived 140 to 110 million years ago. It is though to have used its sharp-ended thumb to defend itself against predators

Dinosaur footprints, fossil discovery C016 / 4973
Dinosaur footprints, fossil discovery. Fossilised footprints of a dinosaur dating back to around 135 million years ago, discovered in a Purbeck Stone quarry near Swanage, Dorset, UK

Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil foot bones C016 / 4975
Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil foot bones. These bones are the right foot of a very large Iguanodon. Some of the toe joints have small frills of bony overgrowth

Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil teeth C016 / 4899
Iguanodon dinosaur, fossil teeth. These are the original fossils found in 1822 by British palaeontologist Gideon Mantell (1790-1852)) and his wife

Dinocochlea
A spiral of rock almost three metres long that looks like a giant snail but is a mystery

Iguanodon bones
A jumble of Iguanodon bones developed originally in 1834 by Gideon Algeronon Mantell (1790-1852). Specimen known as The Maidstone Slab. It dates back to around 140 to 110 million years

Victorian invitation and menu for dinner at Crystal Palace (

Wealden Landscape
Artists impression of vegetation and reptiles of the early Cretaceous, including Iguanodon, in south eastern England

Iguanodon arthritic toe
Middle toe of a large Iguanodon with arthritic joint shown by the bony overgrowths (rough ridges) betwen the 3rd & 4th toe bones counting back from the terminal phalanx

Iguanodon reconstruction by Gideon Mantell

Iguanodon model, 1990s
Studies show that the weight of Iguanodons body was counterbalanced by the heavy tail and that it was able to move on two or four legs. They lived between 140 and 110 million years ago

Iguanodon model at Crystal Palace
A concrete model of the Iguanodon, as conceived by Professor Sir Richard Owen. It is located in the grounds of Crystal Palace, London and was worked on by Waterhouse Hawkins and Joseph Paxton in 1854

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

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

Pachycephalosaurus
Outline illustration of a Pachycephalosaurus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IGUANODON. A restoration of Gideon Mantells Iguanodon. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

Iguanodon dinosaurs drinking
Iguanodon dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a group of Iguanodon dinosaurs drinking at a watering hole. Iguanodon was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived throughout much of the world during the early

Iguanodon dinosaurs. Computer artwork of a herd of Iguanodon dinosaurs stampeding. Iguanodon was one of the most widespread dinosaurs, and fossils have been found in many regions

Coloured engraving of an Iguanodon museum exhibit
Iguanodon. Coloured engraving from 1883 of people viewing an Iguanodon dinosaur skeleton in a museum. Iguanodon was a herbivorous dinosaur that lived in the early Cretaceous period

Iguanodon and Megalosaurus dinosaurs
Iguanodon (left) and Megalosaurus (right), historical artwork. This inaccurate reconstruction shows the dinosaurs co-existing when they actually date from two different time periods

1855 Dinosaur nightmare of Crystal Palace
" The effects of a hearty dinner after visiting the Antediluvian Department at the Crystal Palace" from Punch, Volume 28, 1855

1822 Gideon Mantell Letter Castle Place
A letter from Gideon Mantell shortly after his discovery of Iguanodon - then only the second dinosaur discovery, and before the announcement of the first Megalosaurus by William Buckland

1886 Flammarions Iguanodon dinosaur
From Flammarions " Le Monde avant la Creation de l Homme". This is the first dinosaur (Iguanodon) reconstruction to put them in modern context to reveal their size

1838 Megalosaurus and Iguanodon by Martin
" The Country of the Iguanodon" by apocalyptic artist John Martin, commissioned by Gideon Mantell as the frontis for his popular book " The Wonders of Geology" (1838)

1833 Iguanodon mistaken spike horn fossil
From Mantell 1833. Accompanying legend reads: the " Horn of the Iguanodon" (3) and " The Claw or unguical bone of an Iguanodon" (1) with

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"Unveiling the Majestic Iguanodon: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into the world of dinosaurs with a visit to Crystal Palace Park in 1854, where Baxter's stunning rendition of the Iguanodon captivates all who behold it. This herbivorous giant, alongside its fellow dinosaur Hylaeosaurus, showcases the incredible diversity that once roamed our planet. In 1855, Punch Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace continued to amaze spectators as they marveled at Waterhouse Hawkins' lifelike models. The Wealden era comes alive through these restorations, transporting us back millions of years. The year 1862 witnessed an artistic masterpiece depicting Iguanodon and Megalosaurus in action. These awe-inspiring creatures were brought to life by skilled hands and vivid imagination, leaving viewers in awe of their sheer size and power. But let us not forget the man behind the discovery – Gideon Mantell. His tireless efforts led to groundbreaking findings about this magnificent creature. In 1836, he laid eyes on a fossilized jawbone fragment that would change paleontology forever – Mantell Piece sawrian. Mantell's dedication did not stop there; his fused spine discovery in 1852 shed further light on the anatomy of these prehistoric giants. His work paved the way for future research and understanding of dinosaurs like Iguanodon. Fast forward to present day - Dinosaur/Iguanodon Dine offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in an interactive dining experience surrounded by life-sized replicas, and is here that we can truly appreciate how far our knowledge has come since those early discoveries at Crystal Palace Park over a century ago. So join us on this journey through time as we uncover the fascinating history surrounding one of Earth's most iconic inhabitants - the mighty Iguanodon.