Iguanodon
Iguanodon, a herbivorous dinosaur from Early Cretaceous Europe, was notable for its thumb spike. Fossils found in Belgium's Bernissart coal mines reveal a bipedal dinosaur around 30 feet long. Iguanodon likely foraged on a variety of plants, contributing to its adaptability.
Phonetic Pronunciation:
ig-WAH-no-don
Latin Name:
Iguanodon bernissartensis
Archeological Era:
Early Cretaceous
