Eocene Collection

Leptictidium. Artists impression of the extinct mammal Leptictidium. Fossil evidence of their skeleton revealed that Leptictids had small front legs

Anoplotherium commune & gracile, Palaeotherium
Sheet 4 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of mammals could be found during the Eocene epoch some 50 million years ago

Uintatherium skull
Skull measures 740 mm left to right. Uintatherium, a horned ungulate from the mid Eocene of western U.S.A, stood about 1.6m at the shoulder

Eocene London clay
Eli Marsden Wilsons impression of the Eocene (55 to 34 million years ago) London Clay landscape

Picture No. 10889691
Fossil fish - Diplomystus - Specimen length 35 cm - Eocene - Green River -Formation Date:

Tonguestone (sharks tooth) with lateral denticles
Tooth of the extinct shark (Lamna obliqua Agassiz). Specimen orgininating from the London Clay (Eocene), Sheppey, Kent

1890 Punch Cartoon Othaniel Marsh
Cartoon from Punch September 13th 1890. Shows Professor Othniel Marsh standing atop a triceratops skull, with some of his famous discoveries before him

Gall midge in Baltic amber
A gall midge is a fragile mosquito-like fly which produces galls on plants, seen here preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Quercus in amber
A male oak tree flower in Baltic amber with a length of 3.7 mm and dating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule page 29 figure 86

Skeleton and jawbone of the Anoplotherium commune, extinct ungulate from the late Eocene to the early Oligocene
FLO4685409 Skeleton and jawbone of the Anoplotherium commune, extinct ungulate from the late Eocene to the early Oligocene

Fossil skeleton of an Anoplotherium commune, extinct genus of ungulates, Late Eocene to the earliest Oligocene
FLO4989390 Fossil skeleton of an Anoplotherium commune, extinct genus of ungulates, Late Eocene to the earliest Oligocene. Engraving by Massard after an illustration by J.G

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil
5614336 A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil; (add.info.: A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil)

Formation of the layers of the Earths crust from the Cretaceous Period to the Quaternary Period (colour litho)
5996983 Formation of the layers of the Earths crust from the Cretaceous Period to the Quaternary Period (colour litho) by Spanish School

Skeleton of the Anoplotherium commune
Skeleton and jawbone of the Anoplotherium commune, extinct ungulate from the late Eocene to the early Oligocene. Engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Fossil extinct fish: nektonic omnivore Acanthonemus filamentosus 1, and Eocene fish species with large dorsal fin, Semiophorus volifer 2

Le dinoceras Periode eocene de l Amerique du Nord (engraving)
3626361 Le dinoceras Periode eocene de l Amerique du Nord (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le dinoceras Periode eocene de l Amerique du Nord)

Skeleton of a Zeuglodon (b / w photo)
5995613 Skeleton of a Zeuglodon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skeleton of a Zeuglodon)

Le galeopitheque, lemurien de la periode eocene (engraving)
3626359 Le galeopitheque, lemurien de la periode eocene (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le galeopitheque, lemurien de la periode eocene)

Theory of Continental Drift, 1922. Diagram from an article by Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) on his theory of Continental Drift, published in Discovery, London, 1922

Andrewsarchus mongoliencis, Skull cast
Cast of the only known cranium of Andrewsarchus mongoliensis from the Eocene of Irdin Manha, China (original is in the AMNH)

Elotherium or Entelodon, extinct genus of Entelodontidae from the early Eocene to Oligocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph)

Illustration of an Eocene-Pliocene Bear dog (Daphoenus sp. ), side view
Illustration of an Eocene-Pliocene Bear dog (Daphoenus sp.), side view

An Epicyon attacks a Synthetoceras on the run
An Epicyon (giant dog) attacks a Synthetoceras (antelope-like cameloid) on the run. In the background, Hesperocyon (coyote-like dogs) attack a Platygonus (peccary). Pliocene Epoch of North America

The Saber-Tooth Cat with dagger like front canine teeth
The Saber-Tooth Cat, also called Smilodon, with dagger like front canine teeth

Odontaspis robusta, sand tiger shark teeth
Odontaspis robusta from the Early Eocene rocks of Abbey Wood, Kent. Anterior teeth (tall, slender) and lateral teeth (triangular) are shown

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Hyracotherium or Eohippus, the dawn horse, of the Tertiary to Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916

A large Kalenken flightless terror bird hunting smaller Eurohippus from the Miocene epoch

Basilosaurus, a marine mammal that lived in the Late Eocene epoch
Basilosaurus is a marine mammal that lived in the Late Eocene epoch in the Cenozoic Era. It averaged about 60 in length, and is believed to have been the largest animal to have lived in its time

Picture No. 10891082
Dyrosaurus phosphaticus Head - Marocco - Lower eocene - 60 millions of years. Gued Zhem. Paleontologist / Palaeontologist Eric Depre⠬ittle museum (Dyrosaurus phosphaticus) Date:

Pangea break-up, global maps C018 / 0292
Pangea break-up, global maps (elliptical projections). The Pangea supercontinent formed about 300 million years ago, in the late Paleozoic Era (around the start of the Permian Period)

Baltic amber ring
A ring containing a long-legged fly Diptera: Brachycera: Dolichopodidae. Amber specimen dates from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

White River scene, late Eocene
Artists reconstruction (L to R) Hoplophoneus, Mesohippus, Hyaenodon, Archaeotherium, Poebrotherium, Pseudoprotoceras, Megacerops, Daphoenus, Merycoidodon, Subhyracodon

Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period
Plate II from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Nummulites gizehensis, nummulites
These fossils are embedded in Eocene limestone from 2km north-east of Gizeh, west of Cairo. Nummulites were single celled animals that lived on the sea bed

Human evolution, artwork
Human evolution. Artwork showing a snapshot of the evolution of humans from earlier forms of life. At far left is the shrew-like mammal, Purgatorius (65 million years ago, mya)

Andrewsarchus. Artists impression of the extinct prehistoric mammal Andrewsarchus mongoliensis. This carnivorous ungulate (hoofed animal) lived during the Eocene epoch, 60-32 million years ago

Eocene L scape / Animals
Various animals in an Eocene landscape Date: 54-38 million BC

Protorohippus or orohippus, extinct ancestor of the horse from the Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Dinoceras, Uintatherium anceps, extinct herbivorous mammal of the Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Phenacodus, extinct genus of ungulate mammals from the late Paleocene through middle Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph)

Merycoidodon or Oreodon, extinct genus of herbivore endemic to North America.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric

Metamynodon, extinct genus of amynodont perissodactyls from the Eocene to the early Miocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph)

Mesonyx tenuidens, extinct wolf-like mammal from the Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg

Titanotherium latum, , extinct genus of herbivorous mammal that lived during the Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Basilosaurus (Zeuglodon), extinct genus of cetacean from the Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg

Tapir-like animals of the Eocene.. Lithograph after an illustration by J. Smit from H. N. Hutchinsons Extinct Monsters and Creatures of Other Days, Chapman and Hall, London, 1894

Tetheopsis ingens.. Lithograph after an illustration by J. Smit from H. N. Hutchinsons Extinct Monsters and Creatures of Other Days, Chapman and Hall, London, 1894

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Step back in time to the Eocene era, a fascinating period of Earth's history. Picture No. 10889691 captures the essence of this epoch, showcasing the diverse and intriguing creatures that once roamed our planet. Among them is Leptictidium, an agile mammal resembling a mix between a kangaroo and a weasel. Its long hind legs allowed it to swiftly navigate through its lush environment, while its sharp teeth helped it catch prey. Anoplotherium commune & gracile were peculiar herbivores with slender bodies and elongated limbs. These graceful animals grazed on vegetation, adapting to their surroundings with elegance. Palaeotherium was another herbivore that inhabited this ancient world. With its horse-like appearance and sturdy build, it thrived in various habitats across Europe during the Eocene period. The Uintatherium skull stands as evidence of the incredible diversity found during this time. This massive creature possessed multiple pairs of horns on its head, making it an imposing presence in its ecosystem. The Eocene London clay provides us with invaluable insights into this bygone era. Fossils preserved within these sediments reveal a wealth of information about the flora and fauna that once flourished here. Tonguestone reveals yet another aspect of life during the Eocene – sharks. Embedded within these stones are shark teeth adorned with lateral denticles, offering clues about these ancient predators' feeding habits. In 1890 Punch Cartoon Othaniel Marsh humorously depicted scientific rivalries surrounding fossil discoveries from this era. It highlights how paleontologists like Marsh played significant roles in unraveling Earth's past mysteries. Baltic amber holds captivating secrets from millions of years ago too; one such treasure is a gall midge trapped within its golden depths. This tiny insect offers glimpses into prehistoric ecosystems and their intricate relationships. Quercus preserved in amber showcases ancient plant life frozen in time.