Iguanodon Description
Iguanodon was a large, herbivorous dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous, famous for its distinctive thumb spike, beak, and grinding teeth, allowing it to move on two or four legs to eat tough plants like ferns and shrubs. It is one of the first dinosaurs ever identified and a significant early member of the Dinosauria group.
Could You Outrun an Iguanodon?
Yes, a human could likely outrun an Iguanodon in a short burst and certainly in a long-distance endurance race, as the Iguanodon was not built for speed, topping out at around 9-15 mph (15-24 km/h). In contrast, humans are exceptionally long-distance runners, capable of outlasting most animals. While an Iguanodon could run on its powerful hind legs for short periods to escape danger, humans possess superior endurance, allowing them to outrun even faster animals over long distances through the persistence of their hunting methods.
Are You Bigger Than an Iguanodon?
An iguanodon was vastly bigger than a human. Iguanodon measured up to 9-11 meters (30-36 feet) in length, stood over 4.6 meters (15 feet) tall when standing on its hind legs, and weighed an estimated 3.4-5 tons (around 7,500–11,000 pounds). Iguanodon adapted to be a big herbivore needing a massive gut to digest tough plants, benefiting from safety in numbers (herds) and a size that deterred many predators, supported by strong legs for moving its bulk and occasional bipedal stances for foraging or defense, a common trend in dinosaurs due to abundant food and high atmospheric conditions
Fun Facts
- Iguanodon’s thumb spike was initially thought to be located on its nose
- Iguanodon had a very long tongue used for grazing
- Iguanodon had very mammal-like chewing
- While the thumb spike gets attention, its elongated little finger was surprisingly flexible, possibly used to manipulate vegetation and gather food
- Iguanodon lived alongside Baryonyx
Dino-mite Equations!
Question #1: How fast would 11 max speed Iguanodon’s be?
Answer #1
165 mph!
Question #2: How tall would 5 less than eight Iguanodons be
Answer #2
45 ft!
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