Iguanodontia 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

Conflict between two male Altirhinus kurzanovi dinosaurs, with a group of female Altirhinus grazing in the background

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

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

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 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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Iguanodontia, a fascinating group of dinosaurs that 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 what these incredible animals looked like. One such restoration can be found at Crystal Palace Park in London, where life-sized models of Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus stand tall. The importance of these dinosaurs cannot be overstated. In fact, it was the discovery of an Iguanodon tooth by Gideon Mantell in 1822 that led to the recognition of dinosaurs as a distinct group. Later on, more fossils were unearthed including an impressive Parasaurolophus skeleton. Restorations have also allowed us to compare the sizes of extinct animals from different periods. It's mind-boggling to imagine sharing our world with creatures so massive and diverse. In a truly unique event on December 31st, 1853, an "Invitation to Dinner in Iguanodon" took place at Crystal Palace Park. Guests dined inside a life-sized model of this dinosaur – surely an unforgettable experience. While teeth are often used for identification purposes when studying fossils, it is worth noting that not only teeth but also femurs have been discovered belonging to Iguanodons. As we continue exploring the wonders of prehistoric life through paleontology and scientific advancements, let us marvel at the diversity and grandeur displayed by creatures like Iguanodontia - true giants who once ruled our planet with awe-inspiring presence.