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Megatherium americanum or Great Beast, genus
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Megatherium americanum or Great Beast, genus
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, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator
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This chromolithograph depicts Megatherium americanum, also known as the Great Beast, a colossal ground sloth native to the Americas during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs. With an estimated weight of up to 11 tons and a length of 10 meters, Megatherium was one of the largest land animals to have ever existed. Heinrich Harder's meticulous illustration captures the majesty and intrigue of this extinct creature. With its massive, curved claws, Megatherium was well-equipped for digging and climbing trees, but it primarily lived on the ground, feeding on leaves, fruits, and bark. Its elongated snout and small, round ears are also distinct features of this fascinating beast. Harder's illustration is taken from his book "Tiere der Urwelt" or "Animals of the Prehistoric World," published in 1916 in Hamburg, Germany. Harder, a German landscape artist and book illustrator, brought the ancient world to life with his colorful and detailed renderings of extinct creatures. This image is a testament to his artistic skill and the enduring fascination with the history of life on Earth. Megatherium roamed the American continents until its extinction around 10,000 years ago. Its discovery and study have provided valuable insights into the ecology and evolution of large mammals, offering a glimpse into the past and fueling our curiosity about the natural world.
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