Pre History Collection (page 9)

Nedoceratops dinosaur, artwork

Kentrosaurus dinosaur, artwork

Aucasaurus dinosaur, artwork

Megatherium. Artists impression of Megatherium, an extinct species of giant sloth. Megatherium was about the size of an elephant, and inhabited the shrubby savannas of America

Palaeotherium. Artists impression of the extinct mammal Palaeotherium. This genus lived during the Eocene and Oligocene epoch between 54 and 23 million years ago

Pterosaur fishing, computer artwork. Pterosaurs (also known as pterodactyls) were flying reptiles that were related to the dinosaurs

Ambulocetus, whale precursor, artwork
Ambulocetus pair swimming, artwork. Ambulocetus, meaning walking whale, lived during the Early Eocene (50 million years ago)

Diplocaulus prehistoric amphibian, artwork. This extinct genus of amphibians lived around 270 million years ago (late Permian period)

Scimitar cats attacking a horse, artists impression. The scimitar cat (Homotherium latidens) was a member of the sabre-toothed cat family (Machairodontinae) which lived throughout Africa

Baby mammoth find
Baby mammoth (Mammuthus sp.) found preserved in icy ground in Siberia, Russia. Mammoths are an elephant-like mammal which inhabited northern regions of the world

Early tetrapods
Tetrapods. Computer artwork of three tetrapods swimming. The first tetrapods evolved from lobe- finned fish in the late Devonian period, about 360 million years ago

Fossilised ray tooth plate, SEM
Fossilised ray tooth plate, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Rays evolved in the Devonian period, between 416 and 359 million years ago

Fossil, SEM
Grooved fossil, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Fossilisation is a process in which organic matter is slowly replaced by minerals, preserving the form of the original tissue

Eohippus. Artists impression of the extinct horse Eohippus, also known as Hyracotherium. This species lived during the Eocene epoch between 60 and 45 million years ago

Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus reptiles
Ichthyosaurus (left)and Plesiosaurus (right), historical artwork. These extinct marine reptiles co-existed in the Early Jurassic Period (200 to 176 million years ago)

Early humans using weapons. Coloured artwork of early humans using weapons to defend themselves against attacks by animals

Homo georgicus. Artists impression of the skull, head and face of H. Georgicus. This hominid lived during the Pleistocene era

Skull of an ancestor of a mammoth
Skull of the ancestor of a mammoth. Scientific worker cleaning mud away from the preserved skull of this mammal, an elephant-like forerunner of the mammoth. It lived around half a million years ago

Diplocaulus prehistoric amphibians. Artwork showing Diplocaulus amphibians next to a pond. This extinct genus lived around 270 million years ago (late Permian period)

Nordic petroglyph. Nordic Bronze Age petroglyph on rock. Photographed in Himmelstlalund, Sweden

Primitive vertebrate, artwork
Primitive vertebrates, Haikouella lanceolata, artwork. H. lanceolata is an extinct, soft-bodied life-form, discovered in Lower Cambrian (520 million-year-old) deposits in Yunnan Province, China

Dead Triceratops dinosaur. Artwork showing pterosaurs flying over a dead Triceratops dinosaur. Triceratops was a herbivorous dinosaur common in the late Cretaceous period

Macrauchenia. Artists impression of the extinct prehistoric mammal Macrauchenia. This herbivore lived 7 million to 20, 000 years ago

Fossilised whale, found in the northern Caucasus, Russia. This find, a prehistoric whale dating from around 10 million years ago

Ichthyosaur and prey, artwork
Ichthyosaur and prey. Artwork of an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile (right) hunting its prey, a nautilus (left). Ichthyosaurs lived during the Jurassic Period (200-146 million years ago)

Ancient bison (Bison antiquus), artwork. These bison lived from 18, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. They were taller than modern day bison and had larger horns which could measure up to three feet long

Listracanthus shark. Artwork of a Listracanthus shark swimming. This genus of prehistoric shark existed during the late Carboniferous period (roughly 300 million years ago)

Homo rudolfensis. Artists impression of the skull and face of the tool-using hominid H. rudolfensis. It is sometimes classified as Homo habilis (meaning " handy man" )

Merychippus. Artists impression of the extinct horsel Merychippus. This species lived during the Miocene epoch between 17 and 11 million years ago. It is thought to be the first horse to graze

Coelophysis dinosaur, computer artwork. Coelophysis bauri was one of the earliest true dinosaurs, appearing in what is now North America in the late Triassic period

Xenacanthus sharks. Artwork of two Xenacanthus sharks swimming. This genus of prehistoric shark existed during the late Devonian through to the Triassic period (410-220 million years ago)

Cladoselache shark. Artwork of a Cladoselache shark swimming. This genus of prehistoric shark existed during the late Devonian period (roughly 370 million years ago)

Perisphinctes ammonite, artwork
Perisphinctes ammonite. Artwork of a fossil of a Perisphinctes ammonite, showing the spiral structure of the ammonites shell

Australopithecus boisei skull, computer artwork. Australopithecus boisei was a hominid that lived in Africa between about 2.3 to 1.3 million years ago

Brachiosaurus dinosaur skeleton. Model of a Brachiosaurus skeleton. This was the tallest dinosaur, standing up to 16 metres tall. It could weigh up to 70 tons

Giant tortoise (Hesperotestudo sp.). Artists impression of a giant tortoise drinking from a lake. This animal lived during the Pliocene period, 5.4 to 2.4 million years ago

Homo heidelbergensis male, artists impression. H. heidelbergensis lived between 600, 000 and 250, 000 years ago in the Pleistocene era

Parasaurolophus dinosaur herd, computer artwork. Parasaurolophus was a hadrosaurid or duck-billed dinosaur. It lived in North America during the Upper Cretaceous period, 75-65 million years ago

Prehistoric rock petroglyph depicting a pregnant elk. This carving is part of a group of petroglyphs in the Alta Fjord, in Norway, near the Arctic Circle

Arandaspis prehistoric fish, artwork. This extinct aquatic vertebrate lived in the Ordovician period, about 500 million years ago. Arandaspis was a precursor to true bony fish

Prehistoric humans and animals
Prehistoric humans and mammals, historical artwork. The mammals at upper left are a woolly mammoth, a large deer and a woolly rhinoceros. At lower left are a bear, a horse and wolves

Belemnite marine invertebrate, artwork
Belemnite. Artwork of a belemnite marine invertebrate. Belemnites were cephalopods, the group of animals that includes squid

Styracosaurus dinosaur, artwork
Styracosaurus dinosaur in a forest clearing, artwork. This beaked herbivore lived in North America and Asia during the late Cretaceous period, 76-73 million years ago

Group of hominids, computer artwork
Group of hominids. Artwork of a group of hominids gathering in a clearing. Early hominid species such as Australopithecus sp. were upright walking ape-like creatures

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Prehistory: From Stone-Age Cave Paintings to Fossil Footprints" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of prehistory. Journey to Chauvet, France, where ancient stone-age cave paintings offer a glimpse into our ancestors' artistic prowess. Marvel at the intricate details and vivid colors that have survived thousands of years. But Chauvet is not alone in its historical significance. Venture south to Argentina's Cave of the Hands, where hand stencils painted by early humans adorn the walls. These enigmatic markings serve as a testament to their existence and leave us pondering their purpose. Delve even deeper into prehistoric times with fossils from the palaeozoic era, offering valuable insights into Earth's distant past. These remnants provide a window into long-extinct species that once roamed our planet millions of years ago. Travel across continents to Alhambra, Spain, where Islamic carvings showcase exquisite craftsmanship intertwined with religious symbolism. Admire these intricate designs etched onto walls and ceilings, reflecting an era rich in cultural exchange and artistic expression. Discover tools used by our forebears like the prehistoric spear-thrower – an innovation that revolutionized hunting techniques during ancient times. Witness how human ingenuity shaped survival strategies throughout history. Continue your journey through time with Laetoli fossil footprints – preserved imprints left behind by early hominins walking across volcanic ash in Tanzania. These tracks offer tangible evidence of our evolutionary journey and shed light on our earliest ancestors' way of life. Intriguingly different yet equally fascinating are Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating - a rare glimpse into their primal behavior captured forever in fossil form. Uncover secrets about these awe-inspiring creatures who once ruled over Earth's vast landscapes. Marvel at Avebury stone circle in Wiltshire, England – a UNESCO World Heritage Site shrouded in mystery.