Was the iguanodon inspired by Godzilla?

No, the Iguanodon was discovered and scientifically described long before Godzilla was created. Here's why:

* Iguanodon discovery: The first Iguanodon fossils were discovered in 1822 in England.

* Godzilla creation: Godzilla was created in 1954 as a fictional monster in the Japanese film "Gojira".

Therefore, Godzilla could not have inspired the Iguanodon. The Iguanodon is a real dinosaur, and Godzilla is a fictional character.