Ground Sloth Collection

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

1812 Sloth skeleton by Cuvier
Skeleton of a three toad sloth, or Ai, copperplate engraving from Cuviers " Ossamens Fossiles" 1812. Cuvier saw that the key to understanding fossils was to relate their bones to animals

Prehistoric animals (engraving)
6001976 Prehistoric animals (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric animals)

Skeleton of the Mylodon Darwinii, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Skeleton of the Mylodon Darwinii, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Skeleton of the Megatherium, c1885, (1890). Artist: Robert Taylor Pritchett
Skeleton of the Megatherium, c1885, (1890). From Journal of Researchers into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited during the Voyage of H.M.S

Skeleton of Megatherium, extinct giant ground sloth, 1823. Megatherium was a prehistoric herbivore that lived in South America. This specimen was found in Paraguay in c1796

Skeleton of the extinct Mylodon. Mylodon Darwini. The mylodon was a ground sloth from Patagonia, South America, which grew to 2 to 3 metres long and could weigh in the vicinity of 1000 kilos

Skeleton Of Mylodon Darwinii From The Book Journal Of Researches By Charles Darwin Also Known As Darwins Journal Of A Voyage Around The World Published 1890

Skeleton Of The Megatherium From The Book Journal Of Researches By Charles Darwin Also Known As Darwins Journal Of A Voyage Around The World Published 1890

1862 Giant Ground Sloth Megatherium
Lithograph with contemporary colouring, continental version of the wallchart produced by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins for the Department of Science and Art 1862

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

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 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

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

1673 Cryptozoology Mapinguari, mylodon
1673 Albertus Montanus copperplate from the German edition of his Dutch " The New World". A strange creature being pursued by colonials in the jungles of Brazil

1869 Central Park Dinosaurs Hawkins full
1869 Harpers Weekly, August 14th. " Palaeozoic Museum. Showing the rehabilitated forms of ancient animal life in america now being constructed in Central Park"

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The ground sloth, a fascinating creature from the past, continues to captivate our imagination. Its existence is evidenced by various artifacts and remains that have been discovered over the years. One such finding is the 1812 sloth skeleton meticulously studied by Cuvier, shedding light on its anatomy and characteristics. Intriguingly, even their droppings or coprolite have provided valuable insights into their diet and behavior. These prehistoric animals roamed the Earth long before us, as depicted in engravings showcasing their impressive size and stature. Renowned artist Robert Taylor Pritchett beautifully captured the essence of these ancient giants in his illustrations of the Mylodon Darwinii and Megatherium skeletons from c1885. These colossal creatures were truly awe-inspiring with lengths reaching up to 3 meters and weighing around 1000 kilos. Charles Darwin himself documented these remarkable species in his book "Journal of Researches, " published in 1890. The skeleton of Mylodon Darwinii featured prominently within its pages, highlighting its significance as an extinct ground sloth from Patagonia. Notably, another masterpiece showcased within Darwin's journal was the Megatherium skeleton—an extinct giant ground sloth that once roamed our planet. These skeletal remnants serve as a testament to their former existence and provide invaluable information about Earth's history. Beyond bones alone, we catch glimpses of what they might have looked like through preserved samples skin. The texture and appearance offer further clues about these magnificent creatures' physical attributes. As we marvel at these relics from a time long gone by, it becomes clear that understanding our planet's past inhabitants enriches our knowledge about life itself. The story told by each artifact brings us closer to unraveling mysteries hidden deep within Earth's history—a journey made possible thanks to discoveries like those surrounding the captivating world of ground sloths.