UK's Most Complete Dinosaur in a Century Identified as New Species

Comptonatus chasei, a 125-million-year-old herbivore, was discovered on the Isle of Wight and named after fossil hunter Nick Chase.

The dinosaur's remains, found in 2013, consist of 149 bones and were identified as a new genus and species.
Comptonatus chasei is comparable in size to a large male American bison and likely lived in herds.
Unique features in its skull, teeth, and notably large pubic hip bone distinguish it from other iguanodontians.
The discovery highlights the rich dinosaur diversity in southern England during the Early Cretaceous period.
The fossil is now housed at the Dinosaur Isle Museum, contributing to ongoing research and future discoveries.