Ornithischian Collection (#2)

Tuojiangosaurus
A skeleton of the dinosaur Tuojiangosaurus on display in the Natural History Museum. This dinosaur lived around 157 to 154 million years ago and its fossils have been discovered in China

Lesothosaurus
This dinosaur was a bipedal herbivore. It lived between 205 and 180 million years ago during the Lower Jurassic period. It was a small, (1 metre in lengh) primative ornithopod

Ankylosaur skin nodule
This nodule would have been attached to the dinosaurs back by its flat base with the broad ridge providing protection. The Ankylosaurs were a family of dinosaurs characterised by thick bony plated

Polacanthus skin impression
Knobbly skin impression from the armoured dinosaur, Polacanthus. This dinosaur lived around 125 million years ago during the Lower Cretaceous. Its fossils have been found in the Isle of Wight, UK

Scelidosaurus
A model of the dinosaur Scelidosaurus. A four metre long armoured skinned dinosaur which lived during the Lower Jurassic about 208 - 194 million years ago, first discribed by Richard Owen in 1868

Stegosaurus
A herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Upper Jurassic period, 155 to 144 million years ago. It has distinctive large plates which run from its neck to its tail. Illustration by Jo Konopelko

Polacanthus fossils
Fossils of the bony plates which were located on the hip area of the dinosaur, Polacanthus. This dinosaur was from the family of armoured dinosaurs called Ankylosaurs

Tuojiangosaurus; Chinese dinosaur skeleton
Tuojiangosaurus was herbivorous and had armour plates similar to those of the famous Stegosaurus. It lived about 150 million years ago and was 7 metres long and 2 metres high

Polacanthus skin nodule
These nodules were mixed in with the overlapping plates on Polacanthus skin similar to those in modern reptiles. Polacanthus lived 132 to 100 million years ago during the lower Cretaceous period

Protoceratops

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

Stegosaurus skull
A cast of a fossil skull that belonged to Stegosaurus stenops, an Upper Jurassic dinosaur that lived 155 to 144 million years ago. The original fossil was discovered in the USA

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Ornithischians: Unveiling the Secrets of Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus" Step into a prehistoric wonderland as we delve into the fascinating realm dinosaurs. Among these magnificent creatures, two standouts take center stage - Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus. Travel back in time to The Wealden, an ancient landscape where these majestic beings once roamed freely. Through meticulous restorations, their awe-inspiring forms have been brought to life at Crystal Palace Park. Gaze upon the Triceratop dinosaur skeleton C016/5928, a testament to its sheer size and strength. Marvel at the intricate plates adorning the mighty Stegosaurus, providing both defense and allure. Join us on a journey through history as we extend an invitation to Dinner in Iguanodon on December 31st, 1853. Witness this remarkable scene unfold before your eyes - a true spectacle that captures the essence of these extraordinary creatures. Discover more intriguing artifacts such as the formidable Triceratops horn or examine an authentic Iguanodon tooth up close – remnants from a bygone era that continue to captivate our imagination. Delve deeper into their anatomy with astonishing finds like Hypsilophodon's skull or its delicate footprints frozen in time. Admire the robustness of an Iguanodon femur – evidence of their immense power and agility. Feast your eyes on stunning illustrations showcasing Hypsilophodon, a beaked ornithischian dinosaur whose existence adds another layer of intrigue to this captivating lineage. Unearthed treasures like an actual Iguanodon tooth serve as tangible reminders that these enchanting creatures were once rulers of Earth's past epochs. Embark on this mesmerizing adventure through time and space; let us unravel for you nature's enigma - the ornithischians.