Mastodon 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

Prehistoric wildlife of the Miocene era
Prehistoric wildlife from the Miocene era, illustration. From left to right: prehistoric pig (Bunolistriodon sp.); hornless rhino (Aceratherium sp.); three toed horse (Anchitherium sp)

MASTODON BONES. Mastodon jaw bone fossils found at Big Bone Lick, Kentucky, c1766, by George Croghan, who sent them to his friend Benjamin Franklin. Contemporary line engraving

Neanderthal landscape, artwork
Neanderthal landscape. Artwork showing a Neanderthal (Homo neanderthalensis, far right behind tree) watching grey wolves (Canis lupus, foreground)

Geological Gallery Natural History Museum 1892
Photograph of the Geological Gallery, with American mastodon in the foreground. July 1892. Archive ref: PH/173/243 Date: 1892

Mastodon in Geological Gallery, December 1919
The Guide Lecturer, John Henry Leonard, took this shot of two girls inspecting a primitive elephant or mastodon (Mammut americanus), in December 1919

Mastodon / Prehistoric US
A family of Mastodon, roaming the area of modern-day Manhattan Island. Bones of this large forerunner of the modern-day elephant have been found in this region

An engraving depicting a reconstruction of the Miocene period showing Dinotherium, Mastodon and Rhinoceros
5311260 An engraving depicting a reconstruction of the Miocene period showing Dinotherium, Mastodon and Rhinoceros, 19th Century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving)
536600 Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving); (add.info.: From Cuvier The Animal Kingdom, London 1830)

Ancient bones of mastodons, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Ancient bones of mastodons, between c1900 and c1930

Engraving of extinct woolly mammoth from 1872
Mammoth is a mammal species related to elephants which lived during the Pliocene epoch (from around 5 million years ago) into the Holocene at about 4, 500 years ago

Engraving of extinct elephant mastodon from 1872
Mastodon is a mammal species related to elephants which lived during the late Miocene or late Pliocene up to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene 10, 000 to 11, 000 years ago

Comic postcard, Stone Age Lyons Cafe Date: 20th century

Reconstruction of an extinct Pareiasaur, Bradysaurus baini. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

The fossil room at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, c. 1880 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT217643 The fossil room at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, c.1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Skeleton of an extinct great American mastodon, Mastodon gigantium. Engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849

Fossil bones of an American mastodon and mata mata
Fossil bones of an extinct American mastodon, Mammut americanum 1, and mata mata, Chelus fimbriata 2. Mastodonte (ossemens fossiles), matamata

The Mastodon (engraving)
2786862 The Mastodon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mastodon. Illustration for Chatterbox (1881). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Forets sauvages et impenetrables... le lourd mastodonte ecrasait sous ses pas les fleurs deja ecloses dans les
3626405 Forets sauvages et impenetrables..... le lourd mastodonte ecrasait sous ses pas les fleurs deja ecloses dans les clairieres (engraving) by French School

Prehistory - Tertiary - reconstruction of natural environment in Europe
CHT430427 Prehistory - Tertiary - reconstruction of natural environment in Europe and some of the animals of this period, 1886 (colour litho) by German School

The Mastodon of Ohio, M Americanus (litho)
5209883 The Mastodon of Ohio, M Americanus (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mastodon of Ohio, M Americanus)

The Elephant (engraving)
665525 The Elephant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elephant. Illustration for Wild Sports of the World by James Greenwood (Beeton, 1862)

Fossil tooth of a mastodon, Mammut Amercanum

Giant mastodon skeleton, 1830. Skeleton of a giant mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson River in 1801

Prehistoric hunters surrounding a wooly mammoth
Prehistoric mammoth hunters using bows and arrows. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cave men battling prehistoric beasts
Early humans contending with prehistoric monsters. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Skeleton Of A Mastodon, An Extinct Mammal Related To The Elephant. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
Skeleton Of A Mastodon, An Extinct Mammal Related To The Elephant. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C.1890

The comparative sizes of extinct animals
Printed poster, unknown author

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

Palaeomastodon, believed to be the ancestors of elephants or mastodons.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World

The Woolly Mammoth is an extinct herbivorous mammals that lived from the Pleistocene to the Holocene Periods

Columbian Mammoth trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California. Pleistocene epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Columbian Mammoth trapped in a sinkhole
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped in a sinkhole, Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

1811 Parkinson mammoth mastodon tooth
Natural tone image - " The back grinding tooth of the mammoth or Mastodon of Ohio, weight 4lb and 11oz, drawn and engraved by Springsguth from life"

The berezovka mammoth on display at the leningrad zoological museum of the ussr academy of sciences in 1964, the frozen woolly mammoth remains were found near the berezovka river

Skeleton of the American mastodon, Mammut americanum, and giant ground sloth, Mylodon robustus.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Mastodon, a large tusked mammal species of the extinct genus Mammut.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916

North Geological Room - Mastodon (British Museum)
Black and white lantern slide capturing anterior view of the British Museums North Geological Room with a Mastodon skeleton in the centre

Mastodon skeletons engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Illustration of Mastodon (Mammut)

MASTODON FOSSIL. A scientist with a partially constructed mastodon fossil. Photograph, c1923

Two Woolly Mammoths searching for better vegetation to eat
A rosy morning finds two Woolly Mammoths searching for better vegetation to eat

A Saber Tooth Cat attacks a Woolly Mammoth
Life comes to an end for a Woolly Mammoth after a valiant struggle to get out of a bog

Woolly Mammoth, white background
3-D rendering of a Woolly Mammoth, white background

Neanderthals approach a group of Machairodontinae feeding with a herd of Woolly Mammoths
Two Neanderthals aproaching a group of Machairodontinae feeding on a Woolly Rhinoceros with a group of Woolly Mammoths on the far end

A mammoth standing among stones on a hillside

A herd of Columbian Mammoths migrate to a warmer climate as winter sets in

Gomphotherium angustidens from the Miocene epoch of Europe

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"Unearthing the Mysteries of Mastodon: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the Miocene era, where prehistoric wildlife roamed freely. Imagine encountering a majestic creature like the mastodon, with its massive size and impressive tusks. In 1766, George Croghan stumbled upon mastodon jaw bone fossils at Big Bone Lick in Kentucky. Recognizing their significance, he sent them to his friend Benjamin Franklin for further examination. This discovery sparked curiosity and fascination among early scientists. As we explore a Neanderthal landscape through artwork, we begin to grasp the magnitude of these ancient creatures' existence. The Geological Gallery at the Natural History Museum in 1892 showcases an array of fascinating specimens, including a captivating display featuring a mastodon. Fast forward to December 1919 when visitors marveled at the sight of a reconstructed mastodon skeleton proudly displayed in the Geological Gallery, and is here that one can truly appreciate the comparative sizes of extinct animals and comprehend just how colossal these creatures were. Palaeothey are believed to be ancestors of modern-day mastodons – connecting us directly to our distant past. Engravings from 1872 depict both woolly mammoths and elephant mastodons, reminding us that these magnificent beasts once roamed across vast landscapes. Even today, our fascination with this prehistoric giant remains strong as seen in a comic postcard depicting Stone Age Lyons Cafe from the 20th century – showcasing how deeply ingrained they are within popular culture. The legacy left by mastodons continues to captivate our imagination as we uncover more about their history and impact on Earth's ecosystems throughout time. Their story serves as a reminder that even long-extinct species have much to teach us about our planet's rich natural heritage.