Folivora Collection

Ground sloth droppings or coprolite
Ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii) fossilised droppings or coprolite, 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, Chile

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

DDE-90038527
South America, Brazil, Amazon. Three-toed sloth in the trees of the Amazon Rainforest. Date: 26/08/2009

Page 121. The Sloth, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670047 Page 121. The Sloth, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

A Three-toed Sloth hanging from a leafy branch at London Zoo. August 1920. (b / w photo)
1218691 A Three-toed Sloth hanging from a leafy branch at London Zoo. August 1920. (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Hoffmanns two-toed sloth -Choloepus hoffmanni-, hanging upside down in a tree, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, Central America

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

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

Giant ground sloth skin
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

Skin from a Ground sloth
This rare sloth skin, one of the best examples of its kind, was found in a cave in Chile in the early 1900 s

Mylodon
Illustration (p.140) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Mylodon darwinii, ground sloth
Jaw bone collected by Charles Darwin when he stepped off the Beagle in Argentina. First officially recorded by Richard Owen, the first Superintendent of the Museum

Lemur skulls from Madagascar
Two skulls show the incredible diversity of lemurs on Madagascar

Megatherium americanum, giant ground sloth

Bradypus tridactylus, pale-throated three-toed sloth
Pale-throated three-toed sloths. Plate from a collection of original watercolour drawings, c. 1781-1785, by Sarah Stone, held at the Natural History Museum

Waterhouse Way, the Natural History Museum
Children in Waterhouse Way looking at the Megatherium, or giant sloth skeleton, Gallery 20, Life Galleries at the Natural History Museum, London

Bradypus sp. three-toed sloth
A mounted skeleton of a three-toed sloth, an arboreal edentate from South and Central America, having long hook-like claws by which it hangs from tree branches

Mylodon darwinii, ground sloth toenails
13, 000 year old specimens of ground sloth toenails dating from the Pleistocene, Chile

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

Central America, Latin America, Costa Rica, Golfo Dulce, Cana Blanca Wildlife Sanctuary. Hoffmans Two-Toed Sloth (Chloepus Hoffmani)

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"Folivora: Unveiling the Mysteries of Megatherium, the Giant Ground Sloth" Step into the prehistoric world and discover the fascinating creature known as Folivora. Among them, one stands out - Megatherium, the giant ground sloth. With its massive size and unique adaptations, this ancient mammal roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Delving deeper into their existence, scientists have unearthed valuable clues in coprolites or ground sloth droppings. These fossilized remains provide insights into their diet and behavior, shedding light on their ecological role. One such discovery is documented in DDE-90038527 on page 121 of "The Sloth" from 1810-17. This watercolor illustration accompanied by manuscript text captures the essence of these majestic creatures. Transporting ourselves to London Zoo in August 1920 through a black-and-white photograph, we witness a three-toed sloth gracefully hanging from a leafy branch. Its languid movements and serene demeanor captivate our imagination. But it can not limited to three-toed species; Hoffmann's two-toed sloths also mesmerize us with their upside-down tree-hanging antics in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Central America becomes a playground for these slow-moving marvels. Costa Rica's Golfo Dulce region boasts Cana Blanca Wildlife Sanctuary where folivora find refuge amidst lush greenery. Here they thrive alongside other diverse wildlife that call Latin America home. Examining lemur skulls labeled C016/6150 reveals intriguing connections between distant species across continents. The study of these remnants allows us to piece together evolutionary puzzles spanning vast time scales. Additionally, preserved ground sloth skin (C016/6151) provides an unprecedented glimpse into their physical appearance and texture. Imagine running your fingers over this relic from another era.