Megatherium 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

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

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

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

A Megatherium
5312058 A Megatherium; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Megatherium, a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths endemic to South America that lived from the Early Pliocene through the end of)

Composite skeleton of Megatherium
863936 Composite skeleton of Megatherium; (add.info.: Composite skeleton of a Megatherium, made up of three separate specimens sent to Madrid between 1789 and 1798)

Rare mammals (coloured engraving)
997800 Rare mammals (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

megatherium
Megatherium (" Great Beast" ) was a genus of elephant-sized ground sloths endemic to Central America and South America that lived from the Pliocene through Pleistocene existing

Skeleton of the Megatherium (engraving)
3625574 Skeleton of the Megatherium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skeleton of the Megatherium)

Fossil skeleton of the giant ground sloth, Megatherium americanum. Megaterio di Cuvier. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Megatherium (b / w photo)
5995597 Megatherium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Megatherium. A gigantic ground-sloth of the Ice Age; it was 18 ft 0 in high)

Skeleton of a megatherium, extinct giant ground sloth, and reconstruction of the animal. Engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d

Fossil skeleton of an extinct giant ground sloth, Megatherium americanum, and tea tree or honey myrtle bush, Melaleuca species

The Megatherium and the Mylodon (engraving)
2786753 The Megatherium and the Mylodon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Megatherium and the Mylodon. Illustration for Chatterbox (1880)

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

Glyptotherium (b / w photo)
5995595 Glyptotherium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glyptotherium. A South American Armadillo, 10 feet to 12 feet long)

The Megatherium, British Museum, 1850s. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Megatherium, British Museum, 1850s

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

Megatherium americanum, Natural Sciences Museum, Madrid, seen here in the late 19th century. The first Megatherium discovered in Argentina in 1788 was the first prehistoric animal skeleton mounted in

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

Skeleton of the Megatherium, and Mastodon giganteus, or the American mastodon, Mammut americanum.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Megatherium americanum, giant ground sloth

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

Extinct / Megatherium
photo of model of Megatherium (source not indicated)

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

Fossil skeleton of a Great Beast, Megatherium, an extinct elephant-sized ground sloth.. Copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France

Megatherium americanum, extinct genus of giant ground sloths from the Pliocene through Pleistocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Megatherium americanum or Great Beast, genus of elephant-sized ground sloths native to America.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World

North Geological Room - Megatherium
Black and white lantern slide capturing image of the British Museums North Geological Room with a megatherium skeleton in the centre

Megatherium 1850s Albumen silver print glass negative
Artokoloro

Animal skeletons engraving 1895
Antediluvian animal skeletons engraving

Giant ground sloth, Megatherium (Mylodon robustus)

Prehistoric glyptodonts graze on grassy plains. An Eremotherium is in the background
Prehistoric glyptodonts of the genus Doedicurus graze on grassy plains 25, 000 years ago in what is today South America. In the background is a giant ground sloth of the genus Eremotherium

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

Skeleton of Megatherium

Ungueal Phalanx of Megatherium

Pelvis and Hind-Leg of Megatherium

Fossilised skeleton of a Megatherium or Giant Sloth, found in Paraguay in about 1796. Lithograph from Nature Displayed by Simeon Shaw (London, 1823)

Composite skeleton of a Megatherium, made up of three separate specimens sent to Madrid between 1789 and 1798. The first was discovered near Buenos Aires, Argentina, the second near Lima in Peru

Detail of head and shoulders of Megatherium skeleton, from Southern America
Fossils - Detail of head and shoulders of a Megatherium skeleton. From Southern America

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

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

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Megatherium, the giant ground sloth, has fascinated scientists and enthusiasts alike for centuries. This colossal creature roamed the Earth during the Tertiary period, capturing imaginations with its immense size and unique features. In 1800, a portrait of Thomas Jefferson was created by artist Rembrandt Peale. Little did he know that just a few years later, another remarkable discovery would captivate the world - Megatherium's skeleton. In 1812, French naturalist Georges Cuvier unveiled this incredible find to the public through his meticulous illustrations. The comparisons were drawn between Megatherium and other extinct giants like the Great Irish Elk. These astonishing creatures seemed to defy logic with their sheer magnitude and awe-inspiring presence. Visitors at London's Natural History Museum marveled at the imposing display of a reconstructed Giant Ground Sloth alongside Glyptodon in an exhibit dedicated to these prehistoric wonders. The intricate details brought these ancient beings back to life in our minds. Cuvier's plate from 1804 showcased Megatherium in all its glory – every bone meticulously depicted as if inviting us into its world millions of years ago. Restorations of animals from the Tertiary period allowed us to visualize how they might have appeared when they roamed freely across vast landscapes. Today, we can still witness remnants of this magnificent creature through preserved skeletons found around the globe. The sight of a Megatherium skeleton is enough to leave anyone in awe – it serves as a tangible reminder of Earth's rich history and diverse inhabitants throughout time. Rare mammals are often depicted in colored engravings that capture their essence even after extinction. Among them stands Megatherium proudly – an icon among giants who once ruled over land with grace despite their massive size. As we continue uncovering more about our planet's past inhabitants, let us remember those like Megatherium who remind us that there is so much more yet to be discovered.