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Iguanodon Walking Forward

A calm Iguanodon steps forward showing its sturdy legs, distinctive beak, and prominent thumb spikes.

An Iguanodon walking forward calmly with visible thumb spikes.
Iguanodon Walking Forward
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An Iguanodon on the Move

This depiction highlights a plant-eating dinosaur moving forward in a calm gait. The creature displays strong legs built for walking, a hard beak for cropping plants, and sharp spikes on its thumbs.

Interesting Facts About Iguanodon

Iguanodon was one of the very first dinosaurs ever discovered and named by scientists in the nineteenth century. Its unique thumb spikes were likely used for defense against predators or for breaking open tough seeds and bark. Fossil tracks show that these herbivores could walk on all four legs or rise up on two hind legs to travel.

Real Colors of Iguanodon

  • Upper body skin: Dark brown, gray-green, or dull olive tones
  • Underbelly: Pale beige or light gray
  • Beak and thumb spikes: Off-white, dark gray, or horn-colored brown
  • Sturdy legs and feet: Dark muddy brown or mottled gray
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

What were the thumb spikes on an Iguanodon used for?
Paleontologists believe the sharp thumb spikes helped Iguanodon ward off carnivorous attackers. They may also have been helpful tools for gathering food or scraping tree bark.
Did Iguanodon walk on two legs or four legs?
Iguanodon was capable of both styles of walking. Young individuals often ran on two hind legs, while heavy adults walked mainly on all four limbs.
What kind of food did Iguanodon eat?
Iguanodon was a strict herbivore that fed on tough vegetation, ferns, and conifers. Its beak and specialized cheek teeth allowed it to grind down fibrous plant material efficiently.
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