Iguanodontae Collection (#2)

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

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

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

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

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The Iguanodontae, a fascinating group of dinosaurs, includes well-known species like Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus. These magnificent creatures roamed the Earth during the early Cretaceous period, specifically in an area known as The Wealden. Thanks to meticulous restorations, we can now visualize these incredible animals with great accuracy. One such restoration can be found at Crystal Palace Park in London, where life-sized models of Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus stand proudly amongst other prehistoric giants. Comparing their sizes to other extinct animals is mind-boggling. Just imagine standing next to a Parasaurolophus skeleton or witnessing the immense proportions of an Iguanodon femur. It truly puts into perspective how diverse and awe-inspiring our planet's history has been. Interestingly enough, on December 31st, 1853, there was even an "Invitation to Dinner in Iguanodon. " This unique event took place inside a life-sized model of this dinosaur at Crystal Palace Park. What an unforgettable experience it must have been. Among the most remarkable features of the it can their teeth. The distinctive shape and structure of their teeth allowed them to efficiently chew vegetation that made up their diet. Discovering an actual Iguanodon tooth is like uncovering a piece of ancient history. As we continue studying these incredible creatures and piecing together their story through fossils and scientific research, we gain deeper insights into our planet's past. The legacy left by the mighty Iguanodontae reminds us just how extraordinary life on Earth has always been – from towering herbivores like Parasaurolophus to those iconic rows upon rows of sharp-edged teeth belonging to none other than the majestic Iguanodon itself.