Iguanodontae Collection

The Wealden, restorations, Crystal Palace Park
Original artwork by Walter Ray Woods for Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus
Sheet 3 of a series of posters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862, showing Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus. Date: circa 1862

Parasaurolophus skeleton
This dinosaur which grew up to 10 metres in length had a large crest over the top of its head which extended over a metre. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 76 to 74 mya

Restorations of secondary period animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Parasaurolophus
This dinosaur which grew up to 10 metres in length had a large crest over the top of its head which extended over a metre. It lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 76 to 74 mya

The comparative sizes of extinct animals
Printed poster, unknown author

Invitation to Dinner in Iguanodon 31 / 12 / 1853
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Iguanodon tooth
Original Iguanodon tooth found by Dr. and Mrs. Mantell. Iguanodon was a large plant eater with cheek teeth for grinding vegetation and hoof-like claws

Iguanodon femur
A fossil femur, or thigh bone that once belong to the bipedal herbivorous dinosaur, Iguanodon. This specimen shows marks where muscles were once attached to the bone

Edmontosaurus dinosaur jaw C016 / 5696
Edmontosaurus jaw. Fossilised jaw from a Edmonotosaurus dinosaur, showing the interlocking teeth which formed a grating surface for eating tough vegetation

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

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

Telmatosaurus transylvanicus
Fossil remains of the lower part of the jaw once belonging to the dinosaur, Telmatosaurus transylvanicus, Transylvanian marsh lizard discovered by Baron Franz von Nopsca at Hunedoara, Romania

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

Maiasaura
Outline illustration of a Maiasaura

Tenontosaurus
Outline illustration of a Tenontosaurus

Edmontosaurus skin
A specimen of fossilized skin that once belonged to the dinosaur, Edmontosaurus, a member of the Hadrosaur family. It was discovered in Wyoming, USA and dates back to around 67 million years ago

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

Tsintaosaurus
This dinosaur duck-billed and herbivorous. It lived around 70 million years ago during the upper Cretaceous period. It grew up to 8 metres in length and about 4 metres wide

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

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.