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Xenarthra Collection

Xenarthra, a diverse group of mammals known for their unique characteristics and fascinating history

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Xenarthra Collection: Ground sloth droppings or coprolite
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Xenarthra Collection: Megatherium, giant ground sloth
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Xenarthra Collection: Great Irish Elk, Megatherium
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Xenarthra Collection: Restorations of animals from Tertiary period
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Xenarthra Collection: Giant Ground Sloth, Natural History Museum
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Xenarthra Collection: Megatherium and Glyptodon
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Xenarthra Collection: Myrmecophaga tridactyla, Giant Anteater, side view
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Xenarthra Collection: Smilodon dirk-toothed cats attacking a Glossotherium
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Xenarthra Collection: Sketch by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
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Xenarthra Collection: Dasypus novemcinctus, Nine-banded armadillo
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Xenarthra Collection: Glyptotherium arizonae, a North American megafauna
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Xenarthra Collection: A large Glyptodon stands near the edge of a stream
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Xenarthra Collection: A large glyptodont from the Pleistocene epoch
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Xenarthra Collection: A Doedicurus glyptodont compared to modern armadillos
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Xenarthra Collection: Prehistoric glyptodonts graze on grassy plains. An Eremotherium is in the background
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Xenarthra Collection: Megatherium animal from the Pleistocene epoch of South America
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Xenarthra Collection: Eremotherium portrait on white background
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Xenarthra Collection: Eremotherium ground sloth, side view
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Xenarthra Collection: Glyptodont is a large mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch
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Xenarthra Collection: Eremotherium approaches a pair of Arctodus grazing on trees
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Xenarthra Collection: Peltephilus is a xenarthran mammal from the Miocene epoch
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Xenarthra Collection: TTSL, 008, Rolf N, Three-toed Sloth
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Xenarthra Collection: TTSL, 061, Rolf N, Three-toed Sloth
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Xenarthra Collection: Choloepus didactylus, Two-toed sloth, hanging from branch, order Edentata is called Xenarthra now
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Xenarthra Collection: Lemur skulls C016 / 6150
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Xenarthra Collection: Ground sloth skin C016 / 6151
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Xenarthra Collection: Giant ground sloth skin
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Xenarthra Collection: Mylodon
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Xenarthra Collection: Mylodon darwinii, ground sloth
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Xenarthra Collection: Megatherium americanum, giant ground sloth
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Xenarthra Collection: Tail of a Glyptodon
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Xenarthra Collection: Tortoise and armadillo comparison
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Xenarthra Collection: Waterhouse Way, the Natural History Museum
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Xenarthra Collection: Glyptodon claipes
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Xenarthra Collection: Mylodon darwinii, ground sloth toenails
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Xenarthra Collection: Ground sloth skin
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Xenarthra Collection: Megatherium skeleton
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Xenarthra Collection: Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) Florida
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Xenarthra Collection: Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) adult, running in open savannah, Rupununi, Guyana

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Xenarthra, a diverse group of mammals known for their unique characteristics and fascinating history. One notable member of this ancient lineage is the Megatherium, a giant ground sloth that roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch. With its massive size and powerful claws, it was truly an awe-inspiring creature. Another remarkable species from this family is the Great Irish Elk, which despite its name, was not actually an elk but rather a majestic deer with enormous antlers. These magnificent creatures once graced the landscapes of Ireland and Europe before becoming extinct thousands of years ago. If you visit the Natural History Museum today, you might come across an impressive display featuring the remains of a Giant Ground Sloth or perhaps even encounter artifacts related to Megatherium and Glyptodon. These exhibits offer glimpses into our planet's past and allow us to marvel at these ancient giants. In South America, one cannot miss spotting Myrmecophaga tridactyla - better known as the Giant Anteater - with its long snout perfectly adapted for slurping up ants and termites from their nests. A side view reveals just how uniquely designed this creature is for its specialized diet. But what about evidence left behind by these incredible animals? Ground sloth droppings or coprolites have been discovered in various locations around the world, providing valuable insights into their diets and behaviors millions of years ago. Thanks to scientific research and artistic restorations, we can now visualize what these extraordinary animals looked like during their time in history. Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' sketches bring back to life Restorations of animals from Tertiary period – allowing us to appreciate their grandeur once more. While Xenarthra encompasses many fascinating species such as Dasypus novemcinctus (Nine-banded armadillo) or Smilodon dirk-toothed cats attacking a Glossotherium.