Meaning: Iguanodon means 'Iguana Tooth' - It was the second dinosaur ever to be named (scientifically) by Gideon Mantell.
When it Lived: Early Cretaceous (135 - 125 million years ago)
Size: Iguanodon grew to around 9 metres long.
Location known: It had a wide distribution around the world.
This is a 1:35 scale model of this dinosaur. Excellent detail can be seen here. Included is a wooden base with a brass plate.
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