Mammoth Collection (page 9)

Woolly mammoths. Artists impression of a herd of woolly mammoths (Mammuthus sp.) during the peak of the ice age, 70, 000 to 10, 000 years ago

Scientists making measurements on baby mammoth
Paleozoology. Researchers making measurements of the preserved carcass of a baby mammoth (Mammonteus sp.). The animal was found in the Yamal Peninsula in northern Russia

Art of a woolly mammoth

Scientist examining carcass of baby mammoth
Paleozoology. A scientist examines the remarkably well preserved carcass of a baby mammoth (Mammonteus sp.). The animal was found in the Susuman district of northern Russia

Mammoth leg (Mammuthus sp.). This leg was found preserved in permafrost in Berelekh, eastern Siberia, Russia. Its soft tissues and wool are largely intact

1863 Lartet Prehistoric symbolic carving
Plate from Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy " Reliquiae Aquitanicae" 1865-1875. Williams and Norgate, London, 1875

1865 Carved mammoth tusk, human antiquity
Lithograph of a mammoth carved on mammoth ivory from the French Perigord. Published and first announced in 1865 in the " Annales des Sciences Naturelles" Volume 4

1863 Lartet Prehistoric barbed harpoons
Plate from Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy " Reliquiae Aquitanicae" 1865-1875. Williams and Norgate, London, 1875

1820-1830 Early Geologist fossil cartoon
An unrecorded, possibly unique print by E.S - F.G.S (Fellow of Geological Society) in mezzotint style with contemporary hand colouring and ink inscription

1868 Prehistoric Cromagnon necklace vignt
Chromolithograph of perforated Cromagnon 30, 000 ybp ornaments (shell, ivory). Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy. " Reliquiae Aquitanicae" 1865-1875, Williams and Norgate, London 1875

1863 Lartet Prehistoric animal carving
Plate from Edouard Lartet and Henry Christy " Reliquiae Aquitanicae" 1865-1875. Williams and Norgate, London, 1875

1868 Punch cartoon of mammoth nightmare
Cartoon from Punch December 1868 by Du Maurier. The legend to the cartoon notes that Louis Figuier (author of " La Terre avant le Deluge" 1862 which had been recently translated to English)

Dire wolves and mammoths, artwork
Dire wolves and mammoths. Pack of dire wolves (Canis dirus) surrounding two mammoths (Mammuthus sp.) in North America, 150 thousand years ago during the Upper Pleistocene Epoch

Lyuba, preserved woolly mammoth
Baby woolly mammoth. Lyuba, one of the best-preserved woolly mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) ever found. Lyuba was a female calf who died about 40, 000 years ago at the age of about one month

Mammoths and sabre-tooth cats, artwork
Mammoths and sabre-tooth cats. Computer artwork of a herd of mammoths (Mammuthus columbi) being attacked by sabre-tooth cats (Smilodon fatalis)

Stone Age man, early 20th century artwork
Stone Age man hunting a mammoth (upper left), wearing animal furs and carrying a spear, club and flint knife. Stone tools are among the earliest used by humans

1862 British Mammoth with carnivores
Lithograph with contemporary colouring, continental version of the last wallchart produced by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins for the Department of Science and Art 1862

1863-1867 Changed view of human antiquity
The " Appearnace of Man" from Louis Figuiers Earth Before the Deluge 1863 (above), and below from the same book in its sixth edition of 1867. Engravings by Riou

Joseph Prestwichs Somme human antiquity
Plate from " Theoretical considerations on () the drift deposits containing the remains of extinct mammalia and flint implements", 1864. Phil. Trans Roy Soc 154

1880s Joseph Prestwich tinted photograph
1890s Joseph Prestwich photograph by Elliot and Fry, Swan electric engraving (with later tinting) being the frontispiece to " Life and Letters of Sir Joseph Prestwich" 1899

1823 William Buckland cave hyena fossil
1823 Copper engraving of a modern hyena (top) and British hyena jawbones (below) from Kirkdale cave (below) with an actual cave hyena (Crocuta crocuta spelaea) fossil jawbone resting on the page

1855 Joseph Prestwich portrait photograph

Mammoth, artwork
Mammoth, computer artwork. Mammoths (Mammuthus sp.) were large mammals, weighing on average around 6 to 8 tonnes. They were found across North America

William Pengelly geology human antiquity
1881 William Pengelly (12 January 1812-16 March 1894). Walker and Boutall photoengravure after painting by A. S. Cope. Being a Frontispiece with later tinting to " A Memoire of William

Woolly mammoth, 19th century artwork
Woolly mammoth (Elephas primigenius), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Oncoul Mammoth, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Mammoth, prehistoric bone art. This image of a mammoth has been scratched onto a piece of mammoths tusk. It was found in the cave of La Madeleine, Dordogne, France

Ice age, historical artwork
Ice age. Historical artwork of the last ice age, some 20, 000 years ago, by the Swiss geologist and naturalist Oswald Heer (18091883)

Mammoth skeletons, Khanty Mansiysk, Russia
Two mammoth skeletons (female and young) on display in the museum at Khanty Mansiysk, Western Siberia, Russia

Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiner River, Yellowstone, 1874
Engraving of the spectacular landscape of volcanic rocks and springs at Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, with some tiny tourists in the foreground to emphasize the scale, 1874

Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiners River, Yellowstone, 1874
Engraving, made from a photograph taken by Mr Serjeant Sleigh, of the Mammoth Hot Springs, Gardiners River, Yellowstone, 1874

The Cap of Liberty, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone, 1874
Engraving showing the cone of lime, 42 feet high and 22 feet in diameter, known as The Cap of Liberty, Yellowstone National Park, 1874

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, 1888
Engraving showing a group of characters standing in the hall of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, Yellowstone Park, USA, 1888. The visage of the visitors hints a number of different nationalities

Mammoth Tusks
Mammoth tusks are imported from Siberia to Britain, enough of them to fill a warehouse at London Docks

Neolithic mammoth hunt
Hunting the mammoth in southern France during the Stone Age (Neolithic era)

The Mammoth Site, Hot Springs, Black Hills, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

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Mammoth Hot Springs under snow, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Mammoth Hot Springs under snow, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Canary Spring, Main Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Dead trees at the top of Canary Spring, Main Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Dead trees at the top of Canary Spring, Main Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Orange Spring Mound, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Dead tree trunks, Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Dead tree trunks, Canary Spring, top Main Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Dead tree trunks, Canary Spring, Main Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UENSCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

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The mammoth, a majestic creature that has captivated the imagination of scientists and artists alike throughout history. From cave paintings depicting these ancient beasts to prehistoric reconstructions, the mammoth continues to fascinate us with its sheer size and evolutionary significance. In the realm of science and evolution, the mammoth holds a special place. Its existence provides valuable insights into our planet's past, shedding light on how life evolved over millions of years. The Woolly Mammoth, in particular, is often associated with the beginning of the Ice Age, as illustrated in artwork showing it walking through snow-covered landscapes. One notable mention is The Mammoth Iron Steam-Ship Great Eastern - an engineering marvel that shared its name with this magnificent creature. This massive vessel pushed boundaries and symbolized human progress during its time. Looking back even further into history, we find cave paintings showcasing mammoths alongside other animals like ibexes. These Neolithic artworks serve as a testament to our ancestors' fascination with these creatures and their desire to document them for future generations. As technology advanced, so did our ability to understand and reconstruct these long-extinct creatures. Detailed illustrations and drawings skeletons provide us with a glimpse into their anatomy and help us piece together their story. Interestingly enough, not all elephants are created equal when it comes to size comparisons. An illustration featuring an African Elephant standing next to Moenitherium (an early ancestor), Platybelodon (with its unique shovel-like tusks), Trilophodon (known for its distinctive molar teeth), showcases just how massive the woolly mammoth truly was in comparison. From balloon ascents at Crystal Palace in London to passenger aircrafts like Britains Brabazon I designed by G. H Davis – references to mammoths have found their way into various aspects of human innovation throughout history.