Eutheria Collection (page 4)

Delphinus doris, plate 20
Illustration of the skull of Delphinus doris taken from The Lizards of Australia and New Zealand by John Edward Gray (1800-1875)

Lucanus cervus Linnaeus, stag beetle
Classis I Tab V from Insecten-Belustigung 1746-61, Volume 2 by August Johann R� von Rosenhof (1705-1759)

Tolypeutes tricinctus, Brazilian three-banded armadillo
Specimen from The Natural History Museum, London

Aegyptopithecus zeuxis
Illustration of an Egyptian Ape by Maurice Wilson. The forerunners of both monkeys and apes. These small arboreal primates lived 35-32 million years ago in the tropical rain forests of northern Egypt

Mick the Miller, greyhound
Photograph of Mick the Miller, the famous racing greyhound. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Monachus tropicalis, Caribbean monk seal
A drawing of the lateral view of Phocid skeleton. Figure 7 from Seals of the World by Judith E. King. Published by The British Museum of Natural History, 1964

Cephalopina titillator, camel nasal botfly larvae
Specimen of a camel nasal botfly (Cephalopina titillator) larvae collected from a camels nostrils, Chad, Africa. Photographed by Martin Hall

Ateles paniscus, black spider monkey
Portrait of a red faced black spider monkey, native to the Amazon forest of Brazil. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Pongo pygmaeus, orangutan
Portrait of a female orangutan, native to the Islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Sea Otter (Enhydra Lutris) Female With Pup In Prince William Sound Near Cordova, Alaska

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) orphan, Natumi, charging and playing in mud bath, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Tsavo East National Park, Kenya

Nathan Natty, 1st Baron Rothschild
Liberal politician, banker, philanthropist and father of Walter Rothschild, he built what became the Walter Rothschild Zoological Museum

The comparative sizes of extinct animals
Printed poster, unknown author

Pen & ink sketch, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Reindeer antler from Neschers
This reindeer antler from Neschers in France is engraved with a stylised horse. It was created by early humans and found between 1830 and 1848. Date: 1830

Dwarf Zebu bull, Gambier Bolton
Dwarf Zebu Bull photogrpaph by Gambier Bolton, F Zs 553, held at The Natural History Museum at Tring

Bullocks great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg held in the Natural History Museum at Tring. The great auk was hunted to extinction in the middle of the 19th Century. 1962.1.5 (composite image) Date: 1962

Rough-toothed dolphin skull with ink scrimshaw
Skull of a rough-toothed dolphin, a species that lives deep in tropical waters.The skull, believed to date back to 1850, has been decorated with ink by sailors in scrimshaw

Wild Sports of South Africa, William Harris
Title page to William Harriss collection of drawings from 1839. Date: 1839

Egyptian mummified cat
Photograph of an Egyptian mummified cat. Over 2000 years ago, an ancient Egyptian painstakingly wrapped and embalmed this domestic cat as a religious offering to an animal-headed god

Weddell seal skull, Leptonychotes weddellii
Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

The Ambuscade
Plate 19 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated with designs by Joseph Wolf, London 1874. Date: 1875

Panthera leo melanochaitus, cape Lion
This mounted skin was sent to the Museum in 1954. Shot near South Africas Orange River in about 1830, by Captain Copland-Crawford of the Royal Artillery

Homo erectus, Java Man (Sangiran 17) cranium cast
Three quarter view of partially reconstructed cranium of Homo erectus Java Man about 700, 000 years old known as Sangiran 17. Discovered by Towikromo in 1969

Homo erectus crania (Ngandong 1 & Trinil)
The larger cranium belongs to Homo erectus discovered at Ngandong near to the Solo River on the island of Java, Indonesia

Megalomys luciae, saint lucia giant rice rat (holotype). Catalogue number NHM 1853.12.16.2

Naturally mummified Felis catus, cat
Dried cat found during the demolishing of property on the Duke of Bedfords estate. May 1915. The cat is thought to be approximately 300 years old and had been buried in an air-tight brick-lined cavity

Catopuma temminckii, Asian golden cat
Felis temminckii. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. One of 43 hand-coloured lithographs by Joseph Wolf (1820-1899)

Homo neanderthalensis hunting in Swanscombe
A Homo neanderthalensis group hunting fallow deer on the banks of the river Thames at modern day Swanscombe, Kent 400, 000 years ago. Illustration by Angus McBride

Monodon monoceros, narwhal and Delphinapterus leucas, beluga
Plate 47 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Plate 80 of the Reeves Collection (Zoology)
LS Plate 80 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China, 1774-1856

Chaetodon lunula, raccoon butterflyfish
Ff. 27a Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Megaloceros gigantius, giant deer
Also known as the Irish Elk. Model of a male based on specimens found in Ireland from the late Pleistocene

Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man tibia
The tibia or shin bone of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) discovered in a quarry at Boxgrove, West Sussex, UK. The specimen dates back 500

Homo sapiens, Cro-Magnon man
A model head of Homo sapiens, Cro-Magnon man. Cro-Magnon man, an anatomically modern human lived around 30, 000 years ago in the Dordogne region of France. This model was created by Maurice Wilson

Lion skull viewed from the front
Remains found in the moat of the Tower of London during the 1930s, now in the collections at the Natural History Museum

Homo neanderthalensis
A model head of Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) created by Maurice Wilson. Neanderthal man is believed to have lived between around 130, 000 and 35, 000 years ago

Market square, Iloilo, Panay, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Hystrichopsylla talpae talpae, mole flea
A macro photograph of the largest flea in the UK, the mole flea (Hystrichopsylla talpae talpae), which is common on small mammals throughout the UK

English Insects illustration of Stag beetles by James Barbut
Illustrated plate from The Genera Insectorum of Linnaeus exemplified by various specimens of English insects drawn from Nature (1781) by James Barbut

Lagenorhynchus obscurus, dusky dolphin
Delphinus fitzRoyi. Plate from The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, Vol. 1 Part 2 Mammalia, 1838-1839, by Charles Darwin

Homo heidelbergensis, Boxgrove Man
An artists impression of Boxgrove Man (Homo heidelbergensis) based on fossil evidence discovered at a quarry in Boxgrove, Chichester, W. Sussex

Plecotus darjilingensis, paskan (with skull and stomach)
No. 9. Plecotus darjilingensis taken from Drawings of Mammalia [press mark Z 88 ff H] by B.H. Hodgson

Phthiracarus sp. box mite or armadillo mite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a box mite, showing how the body has fused into one single segment

Fig 100. Ceresa bubalus, buffalo tree-hopper
An exploded line drawing of buffalo tree-hopper

The Soosoo of the Ganges, a river dolphin
Line drawing, plate 28 from the Naturalists Library volume XXV11 by Robert Hamilton, 1836

Mammoth thigh bone
Fossilised thigh bone of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) from Siberia. About 40, 000 years old

Upnor elephant, 1926, the Natural History Museum, London
In 1911 a party of Royal Engineers cut a practice trench on Tower Hill, Upnor, Kent and disturbed several large bones

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Eutheria, the diverse group of mammals that includes humans, has fascinated scientists and researchers for centuries. From the groundbreaking discoveries of Mary Anning in the early 19th century to the remarkable findings of Australopithecus afarensis (AL 288-1), also known as Lucy, our understanding of eutherian evolution has greatly expanded. One intriguing aspect is the concept of sensory homunculus, a representation of how our brain perceives different body parts based on their sensitivity. This visual depiction allows us to comprehend how certain areas have heightened or diminished sensory capabilities. Speaking of Lucy, her well-preserved hominid crania provided invaluable insights into human ancestry. As one of our earliest ancestors, Australopithecus afarensis played a crucial role in shaping our evolutionary history. Intriguingly, Lord Walter Rothschild's zebra-drawn trap showcased not only his eccentricity but also highlighted mankind's fascination with capturing and studying exotic animals from around the world. It serves as a reminder that curiosity knows no bounds when it comes to exploring Earth's biodiversity. Moving beyond primates and towards other members of Eutheria, Ballyregan Bob - a legendary greyhound - captured hearts with his exceptional speed and agility. His athletic prowess exemplified how selective breeding can shape specific traits within domesticated animals. The majestic Indian elephant photographed circa 1898 reminds us of these gentle giants' significance in various cultures worldwide. Revered for their intelligence and strength, elephants hold an important place both ecologically and symbolically. Meanwhile, Neofelis nebulosa diardi or clouded leopard showcases nature's artistry through its stunning coat pattern. These elusive felines remind us that beauty exists even in the most remote corners of our planet. Lama pacos or alpacas are another fascinating member within Eutheria known for their luxurious wool fibers prized by many.