Giant Ground Sloth Collection

1800 Thomas Jefferson Portrait
Thomas Jefferson, polymath, American Founding Father and President (b. 13 April 1743 - d. 4 July 1826). Engraving by W.Holl in " The Gallery of Portraits" 1837 with later colouring

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

Great Irish Elk, Megatherium
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Restorations of animals from Tertiary period
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Giant Ground Sloth, Natural History Museum
Photograph of a Skeleton of the Giant Ground Sloth (Megatherium Americanum). July 1902. Archive ref: PH/173/244 Date: 1902

Megatherium and Glyptodon
Sheet 5 of a series of posters by Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862 showing Megatherium and Glyptodon. Date: circa 1862

1804 Megatherium Cuvier Plate
Copperplate, art by Laurilliard, engraving by Couet, (from Bru), Plate 1 in Cuviers account in " Annales du Museum National d Histoire Naturelle" 1804, Vol. 4, No 29

Fossil skeleton of the giant ground sloth, Megatherium americanum
6338499 Fossil skeleton of the giant ground sloth, Megatherium americanum by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossil skeleton of the giant ground sloth, Megatherium americanum. Megaterio di Cuvier)

Megatherium Skeleton at the British Museum (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT165843 Megatherium Skeleton at the British Museum (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German

Sketch by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Giant ground sloth, Megatherium (Mylodon robustus)

Eremotherium portrait on white background. Eremotherium was one of the largest ground sloths that lived in North and South America in the Pleistocene Period

Eremotherium ground sloth, side view. Eremotherium was one of the largest ground sloths that lived in North and South America in the Pleistocene Period

Doedicurus mammals, artwork C018 / 8574
Doedicurus mammals. Artwork of prehistoric glyptodonts of the genus Doedicurus grazing on grassy plains 25, 000 years ago in what is today South America

Cueva del Milodon, Chile C014 / 1003
Cueva del Milodon. View of the entrance to the Cueva del Milodon (Cave of the Mylodon), Patagonia, Chile. This cave is notable for the discovery in 1895 of skin

Hunterian Museum, 19th century
Hunterian Museum interior, 19th-century artwork. Located at the Royal College of Surgeons, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, England, this museum opened in 1813

Megatherium skeleton, 19th century C015 / 6070
Megatherium skeleton, 19th-century artwork. This large, extinct ground sloth lived from the Miocene through the Pleistocene epochs from 2 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago

Giant ground sloth toenails C013 / 6536
Giant ground sloth toenails. Toenails from the extinct giant ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii). This specimen is 13, 000 years old and was found in Chile

Megatherium americanum, giant ground sloth

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

Megatherium skeleton
Plate 72 from Le Regne Animal Vol 2 by Georges Cuvier

1812 Jeffersons Megalonyx by Cuvier
Plate by Laurillard engraved by Couet together with french Text On the Megalonix, both pages from Cuviers 1812 " Ossamens Fossiles"

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Giant Ground Sloth: A Journey through History and Fossils" Step back in time to the 1800s as we explore the fascinating world of the giant ground sloth, Megatherium. This majestic creature, once roaming the Earth during the Tertiary period, has left an indelible mark on our understanding of prehistoric life. In 1800, Thomas Jefferson's portrait captured his curiosity about these ancient beings. Little did he know that Megatherium would become a symbol of wonder and intrigue for generations to come. The Great Irish Elk and Megatherium shared this era, both captivating imaginations with their immense size and unique features. The Natural History Museum proudly displays a magnificent specimen of this colossal sloth, reminding us of its awe-inspiring presence. Megatherium's companions were not limited to other mammals alone; it formed unlikely friendships with Glyptodon as well. These peculiar pairings further highlight the diversity that thrived during this bygone era. Cuvier Plate from 1804 showcases early attempts at reconstructing Megatherium based on fossil evidence. Restorations like these offer glimpses into what life might have been like alongside these gentle giants. One cannot help but marvel at the fossil skeleton displayed at various museums worldwide - including British Museum's engraving or black-and-white photographs capturing its grandeur. These relics serve as tangible reminders of our planet's rich history. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' sketch brings forth a vivid image of what it must have been like encountering a living giant ground sloth in all its glory – truly an unforgettable sight. As we delve deeper into Megatherium's story, we uncover secrets hidden within each bone fragment unearthed by paleontologists over centuries. Their dedication allows us to piece together fragments from our past and gain insights into Earth's ever-evolving tapestry.