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Framed Print : Megatherium, giant ground sloth
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Megatherium, giant ground sloth
Skeleton of an extinct creature that roamed cool, dry, scrub and grasslands of South America 100, 000 years ago. On display at the Natural History Museum, London
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Bone Eutheria Folivora Giant Ground Sloth Mammalia Megathere Megatheriidae Megatherium Pilosa Placental Mammal Skeleton Sloth Theria Xenarthra
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step into the realm of prehistory with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the majestic Megatherium. This extinct ground sloth, depicted in skeletal form, once roamed the cool, dry scrublands of South America over 100,000 years ago. Sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed image showcases the Megatherium's impressive size and structure, as displayed at the Natural History Museum in London. Bring the wonder of extinct creatures into your home or office with this captivating and educational addition to your decor.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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great print showcasing the impressive skeleton of the extinct Megatherium, the giant ground sloth, which once roamed the cool, dry scrub and grasslands of South America approximately 100,000 years ago. This mammal, belonging to the order Xenarthra and the family Megatheriidae, is considered one of the largest mammals ever to have existed, with some estimates suggesting it could weigh up to 15 tons and reach lengths of up to 11 meters (36 feet). Megatherium, meaning "great beast" in Greek, was a folivorous, or leaf-eating, mammal, covered in coarse, shaggy fur, and equipped with powerful claws and elongated limbs adapted for moving about on the ground. Its anatomy reveals a unique combination of features characteristic of the placental mammal order Theria, including a four-chambered stomach for efficient digestion of plant matter, and a complex skull structure with well-developed cheek teeth for grinding foliage. This skeleton, now on display at the Natural History Museum in London, offers a fascinating glimpse into the anatomy and evolutionary history of this remarkable creature. The Megatherium's presence serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity that once inhabited our planet and the importance of preserving and studying the fossil records that tell the story of life on Earth. As a member of the order Pilosa, Megatherium is also related to modern-day anteaters and sloths, sharing the distinctive feature of having a two-layered, toothless, and highly mobile tongue for extracting food from tree trunks and crevices. Despite its intimidating size, this gentle giant likely played a crucial role in shaping its ecosystem by contributing to nutrient cycling and maintaining vegetation structure. In summary, this print of the Megatherium's skeleton is a captivating reminder of the awe-inspiring diversity and complexity of the natural world, and a testament to the importance of preserving and studying our planet's rich fossil records.
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