Megathere Collection

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

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

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

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The Megatherium, also known as the giant ground sloth, was a fascinating creature that roamed the Earth during the Tertiary period. This massive mammal is often compared to the Great Irish Elk in terms of its size and grandeur. If you ever visit the Natural History Museum, make sure to check out their exhibit on the Giant Ground Sloth. You'll be amazed by the restorations of animals from this era, including Megatherium and Glyptodon. One notable sketch by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins captures the essence of these incredible creatures. It's truly remarkable how he brought them to life through his artistry. The subfossil imprints found in Argentina's Patagonia region, specifically in Viedma near the mouth of Rio Negro (Black River), provide valuable insights into these ancient giants. The Megathere of Pliocene left behind an indelible mark on our planet's history. Megatherium americanum was one species of giant ground sloth that stood out among others due to its sheer size and strength. Its skeleton can now be admired at Waterhouse Way within the Natural History Museum. As we marvel at these remnants from prehistoric times, it's hard not to feel a sense of awe for these magnificent creatures who once roamed our world. The Megatherium will forever remain a symbol of nature's wonders and mysteries yet to be discovered.