Tertiary Period Collection

Anoplotherium commune & gracile, Palaeotherium
Sheet 4 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of mammals could be found during the Eocene epoch some 50 million years ago

Uintatherium skull
Skull measures 740 mm left to right. Uintatherium, a horned ungulate from the mid Eocene of western U.S.A, stood about 1.6m at the shoulder

An imaginary landscape during the Tertiary period
5311905 An imaginary landscape during the Tertiary period; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an imaginary landscape during the Tertiary period, showing groups of Palaeotheria and Anoplotheria)

Geological map of Thuringia, Germany, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of Thuringia, Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

Imaginary Landscape during the Tertiary Period, with groups of Palaeotheria and Anoplotheria (engraving)
2788513 Imaginary Landscape during the Tertiary Period, with groups of Palaeotheria and Anoplotheria (engraving) by European School

European animals of the Tertiary Period (colour litho)
3620996 European animals of the Tertiary Period (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: European animals of the Tertiary Period)

Paysage d Europe a l epoque tertiaire (colour litho)
3620745 Paysage d Europe a l epoque tertiaire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paysage d Europe a l epoque tertiaire)

Andrewsarchus mongoliencis, Skull cast
Cast of the only known cranium of Andrewsarchus mongoliensis from the Eocene of Irdin Manha, China (original is in the AMNH)

Special Geology Engraving
Engraved Illustrations of Special Geology Engraving from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Fossil maple leaf C016 / 5955
Fossil maple (Acer trilobatum) leaf. This fossilised leaf dates from the Miocene period. It was collected in Oeningen, Baden, Germany. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Early Miocene scene in Europe
Artists reconstruction (L to R) Eotragus (4 animals), Brachypotherium, Amphicyon (2 animals), Hyrotherium, Schizotherium (2 animals)

White River scene, late Eocene
Artists reconstruction (L to R) Hoplophoneus, Mesohippus, Hyaenodon, Archaeotherium, Poebrotherium, Pseudoprotoceras, Megacerops, Daphoenus, Merycoidodon, Subhyracodon

Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period
Plate II from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Rana pueyoi, fossil frog
An 8-6 million year old specimen of a fossil frog from the Late Miocene, Teruel, Spain

Clypeaster altus, a fossil echinoid
Clypeaster altus, 13 cm anterior to posterior, from the Miocene of Malta, oral view

Prosqualodon davidi, skull cast
Cast of the cranium of Prosqualodon davidi from the early Miocene of Tasmania, Australia (original skull no longer exists)

Model of landform evolution in the prehistoric era, including Quaternary, Tertiary, Cretaceous, Jurassic, Triassic, Permian, Carboniferous, Devonian, Silurian, Ordovician, Precambrian periods

Aerial view of Utah Highway 12 snaking through Red Canyon between town of Panguitch, Utah and Bryce Canyon National Park

Sharks tooth fossil
Sharks (Oxyrhina sp.) tooth fossil. This specimen originates from Globigerina Limestone (Miocene period) in Malta. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil bat specimen C016 / 5980
Fossil bat (Palaeochiropteryx tupaiodon). Fossil skeleton of an extinct bat from the Middle Eocene, found in Lutetian oil shale from Messel, near Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Fossilised leaf C016 / 5956
Fossilised leaf of Platinites hebridicus. This specimen dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK

Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5957
Fossil maidenhair tree (Ginkgo adeantoides) leaf. This specimen dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK

Fossil foraminifera necklace C016 / 5995
Fossil foraminifera (Alveolina sp.) necklace from Sindh, India. The fossils are from Eocene limestone. Necklace from John Whittakers cabinet. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil redwood eaves C016 / 5958
Fossil redwood (Metasequoia occidentalis) leaves. This fossil dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Spitsbergen, Norway

Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5952
Fossilised maidenhair tree (Ginkgo gardneri) leaf. Speciemn from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK. Ginkgo gardneri is an extinct relative of the living Ginko biloba

Fossil horse teeth C016 / 5648
Fossil horse teeth. Fossilised lower cheek teeth of the extinct horse Mesohippus. Mesohippus was a low-crowned browsing species which lived about 33 million years ago

Fossil scallop shell C016 / 5615
Fossil scallop (Chespecten jeffersonius) shell. This shell originated from the Miocene era, 23-7 million years ago and was found in Maryland, USA

Hominoid and human mandible C016 / 5609
Hominoid and human mandible (lower jaw). Human mandible (left) compared with a Sivapithecus hominoid mandible. Sivapithecus, an extinct ape from the Miocene, lived 9 million years ago

Hominoid cranial fragment C016 / 5608
Hominoid (Sivapithecus meteai) cranial fragment. A lower fragment of the cranium showing the maxilla (upper jaw), incisors, canine, premolars and molars

Fossil sand tiger shark teeth C016 / 5551
Fossil sand tiger shark teeth (Odontaspis robusta). Anterior teeth (tall, slender) and lateral teeth (triangular) are shown. Found in Early Eocene rocks, Abbey Wood, Kent

Acacia-like pod, plant fossil C016 / 5531
Acacia-like pod, plant fossil. This 14-centimetre-long specimen is from the Paris Basin, and dates from the Eocene. It is part of the collections held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Zygolophodon mastodon, fossil skull C016 / 5442
Zygolophodon atticus mastodon, fossil skull. Oblique side view of a skull of an extinct mastodon (prehistoric elephant-like mammal) dating from the Miocene and found in Pikermi, Greece

Zygolophodon mastodon, fossil skull C016 / 5441
Zygolophodon atticus mastodon, fossil skull. Front view of a skull of an extinct mastodon (prehistoric elephant-like mammal) dating from the Miocene and found in Pikermi, Greece

Rose plant fossils, leaves and thorn C016 / 5418
Rose plant fossils. At left are fossilised leaves of the rose plant Rosa hilliiae (Lesquereux), from the Oligocene period (23 to 35 million years ago), and found in Colorado, USA

Priscacara clivosa, fish fossil C016 / 5255
Priscacara clivosa, fish fossil. This fossil dates from the Eocene epoch, around 58 to 37 milion years ago. It was found in Wyoming, USA

Pseudoscorpion, Baltic amber fossil C016 / 5161
Pseudoscorpion, Baltic amber fossil. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene period, about 35 million years ago. It was found in Kaliningrad, Russia

Uintatherium ungulate, fossil skull C016 / 5075
Uintatherium ungulate, fossil skull. This horned ungulate from the mid-Eocene of the western USA, stood about 1.6 metres high at the shoulder. This skull measures 74 centimetres across

Petrified oak, tree trunk fossil C016 / 4913
Petrified oak. Polished section of a fossil of the trunk of an oak tree (Quercus sp.). This specimen is approximately 33 centimetres across

Fossilised conifer wood C016 / 4858
Fossilised conifer wood. Composite photomicrograph showing transverse (left), tangential (centre) and radial (right) sections through a sample of fossilised wood

Fossilised wood C013 / 6533
Fossilised wood. Cross section trough a specimen of fossilised wood dated to the Tertiary period, 65 to 1.75 million years ago

Mexican amber
Piece of amber from Mexico from the Upper Oligocene about 25 million years old. Donated by Christine Bayliss

Toxodon Platensis, found at Sadillo
Illustration (p.134) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Six million year old fossiliferous rocks located in Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Australopithecus africanus model
Model of an adult female Australopithecus africanus reconstructed from remains found at Sterkfontein, South Africa. Probably lived about 2.5 million years ago during the Plio-Pleistocene

Collembola entomobryidae, springtails in amber
Three Springtails preserved in Baltic amber. Originating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Flying ant amber
A flying ant preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene period

Cockroach in Baltic amber
A cockroach preserved in Baltic amber. Originating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

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The Tertiary Period, spanning from 66 to 2. 6 million years ago, was a time of remarkable diversity and evolution in the animal kingdom. Fossils like Anoplotherium commune and gracile Palaeotherium provide fascinating insights into this era. The discovery of a Uintatherium skull reveals the existence of massive herbivores that once roamed the Earth. Meanwhile, the formidable Andrewsarchus mongoliencis, represented by its impressive skull cast, showcases one of the largest terrestrial carnivores known to have existed during this period. Its sheer size instills awe and curiosity about life millions of years ago. Not limited to land-dwelling creatures, fossils such as Clypeaster altus give us glimpses into ancient marine ecosystems. This fossil echinoid reminds us that life thrived not only on land but also beneath the waves during this transformative epoch. Imaginary landscapes depicting groups of Palaeotheria and Anoplotheria transport us back in time, allowing our imagination to wander through lush environments teeming with diverse species. These engravings offer a window into an era when these magnificent creatures flourished across Europe. Color lithographs showcasing European animals from the Tertiary Period further illustrate just how different our world looked millions of years ago. From towering mammals to peculiar reptiles, these images bring prehistoric scenes vividly to life. Reconstructions of natural environments take us on a journey through time—a visual representation capturing what it might have been like during this ancient age. With vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, we can almost feel ourselves stepping foot into an unfamiliar landscape filled with wonders waiting to be discovered. Lastly, casts like Prosqualodon davidi's skull remind us that not all extraordinary creatures were terrestrial; some ruled over vast oceans too. These remnants help piece together an intricate puzzle revealing Earth's rich history before humans walked its surface.