Eutheria Collection (page 8)

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6155
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

The Natural History Museum, Tring, UK C016 / 6116
Gallery of stuffed animals at the Natural History Museum at Tring, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5906
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5914
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6111
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Myotragus antelope skull C016 / 6121
Myotragus sp. skull. This antelope lived around 6000 years ago. Its remains have been found in the Balearic islands

Piltdown Stegodon tooth C016 / 5975
Piltdown Stegodon tooth (item E.596). Part of a molar tooth of the extinct mammal Stegodon. The amateur geologist Charles Dawson (1864-1916) claimed to have found this tooth

Man carrying stuffed mammals C016 / 5930
Man carrying stuffed mammals for the Game Animals of the Empire exhibition, 1at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. The exhibition opened in the newly built Whale Hall in 1932

Bblack-lipped pika, artwork C016 / 5902
Black-lipped pika (Ochotona curzoniae). Plate 119a from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Myotragus antelope skeleton C016 / 6122
Myotragus sp. skeleton. This antelope lived around 6000 years ago. Its remains have been found in the Balearic islands

Cape lion specimen C016 / 6152
Cape lion (Panthera leo melanochaitus). This mounted skin was sent to the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in 1954. It was shot near South Africas Orange River in about 1830

Toxodon platensis skull C016 / 6119
Toxodon platensis skull

Lemur skulls C016 / 6150
Lemur skulls. Two skulls showing the diversity of lemurs on Madagascar

Fossil bat specimen C016 / 5980
Fossil bat (Palaeochiropteryx tupaiodon). Fossil skeleton of an extinct bat from the Middle Eocene, found in Lutetian oil shale from Messel, near Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Woolly rhinoceros horn fossil C016 / 6075
Fossil horn specimen from the extinct woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis)

Alpine musk deer, artwork C016 / 5899
Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster). Plate 191 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Okapi hide C016 / 6118
Strips of hide from an okapi (Okapia johnstoni) skin obtained in 1900 by Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston (1858-1927), High Commissioner of Uganda. Held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5910
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Blue whale model C016 / 6225
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Indian water buffalo horns C016 / 6154
Indian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) horns. These are the largest Indian water buffalo horns ever recorded, each being almost 2 metres long. Held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Giraffes, Natural History Museum, London C016 / 5931
Giraffe specimens at the top of a staircase, at the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in October 1903. This trio formed part of the new mammal display in along the first floor East

Comoro black flying fox skulls C016 / 6068
Comoro black flying fox (Pteropus livingstonii) skulls seen from above and left side

Sperm whale excavation C016 / 5929
Sperm whale excavation, Excavation of a sperm whale skull and skeleton in Bridlington, Humberside, UK, in 1938

Woolly rhinoceros horn fossil C016 / 6076
Fossil horn specimen from the extinct woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis)

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5909
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Piltdown Stegodon tooth C016 / 5973
Piltdown Stegodon tooth (item E.620). Part of a molar tooth of the extinct mammal Stegodon. The amateur geologist Charles Dawson (1864-1916) claimed to have found this tooth

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5912
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5905
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Northern bottlenose whale skeleton C016 / 6156
Skeleton of the northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus), also known as the Thames Whale, which became stranded in the River Thames in January 2006

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5907
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Horses, 19th century artwork C016 / 6212
Horses. 19th century artwork of horses that were being used to transport a Basking shark from Brighton to London on the 10th December 1812

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5913
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Model of the Ilford Mammoth C016 / 6112
Model of the Ilford Mammoth. Model of the woolly mammoth found at Ilford, Essex, UK

Male chiru head, artwork C016 / 5896
Ciru. Artwork showing the anatomical features of a mature male chiru (Pantholops hodgsonii). Plate 151 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5908
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Bornean orangutan C016 / 6110
Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). This specimen was collected by Alfred Russell Wallace and is held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5935
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Side view comparison of pelvis (ischium) of a male Homo heidelbergensis, (Broken Hill E719) and a cast of Homo erectus Pelvis (OH28) discovered at Olduvai Gorge

Ground sloth skin C016 / 6151
Ground sloth skin. Skin from the extinct ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii). This is a 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, found in Chile

Cattle jawbone C016 / 5911
Jaw bone and teeth from a Chillingham cattle (Bos taurus). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Blue whale model C016 / 6224
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Myotragus antelope skeleton C016 / 6120
Myotragus sp. skeleton. This antelope lived around 6000 years ago. Its remains have been found in the Balearic islands

Red panda, artwork C016 / 5901
Red panda (Ailurus fulgens). Plate 96 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Himalayan tahr, artwork C016 / 5898
Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus), artwork. Plate 161 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Weddell seal skull C016 / 6201
Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) skull. Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Chiru, artwork C016 / 5904
Chiru (Pantholops hodgsonii). Plate 146 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Takin, artwork C016 / 5903
Takin, (Budorcas taxicolor). Plate 145a from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Honey badger, artwork C016 / 5900
Honey badger (Mellivora capensis). Plate 86 from the collection of drawings of mammals and birds from Nepal (1818-1858), by Bryan Houghton Hodgson (1800-1894)

Dolphins, artwork C016 / 6185
Dolphins, artwork. Plate one from Edward Wilsons Terra Nova Expedition (officially the British Antarctic Expedition 1910) sketch book showing three dolphins

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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.