Megatheriidae 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

The skeleton of a Megatherium
5307225 The skeleton of a Megatherium.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the skeleton of a Megatherium (Grand ground sloth)

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

Megatherium animal from the Pleistocene epoch of South America
Megatherium americanum from the Pleistocene epoch of South America

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

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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Megatheriidae, also known as giant ground sloths, were fascinating creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. One of the most famous members of this family is Megatherium, a colossal beast resembling a modern-day sloth but on an enormous scale. These gentle giants could reach up to 20 feet in length and weighed several tons. Another remarkable member of the Megatheriidae family was the Great Irish Elk, which despite its name, was not actually an elk but a massive deer with impressive antlers spanning over 12 feet wide. The Natural History Museum showcases fossils and remains of these incredible animals, giving us a glimpse into their prehistoric world. The interaction between Megatherium and Glyptodon is another intriguing aspect of megatheriid history. Glyptodons were heavily armored relatives of armadillos that coexisted with these giant ground sloths during the Pleistocene epoch in South America. Restorations by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins depict scenes from this era, showcasing both species side by side. During the Tertiary period, various animals thrived alongside Megatheriidae. Sketches by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins capture restorations of these ancient creatures in all their glory - towering above trees and grazing on vegetation. Eremotherium is another notable member within this family; it shares many similarities with other ground sloths such as Eremotherium portrait on white background or Eremotherium ground sloth seen from a side view. These portrayals allow us to appreciate their unique features and understand how they adapted to their environment. One cannot discuss Megatheriidae without mentioning Megatherium americanum - one of the largest species within this group. This giant ground sloth captivates our imagination with its immense size and slow-moving nature.