Mastodon Collection (page 2)

Gomphotherium angustidens from the Miocene epoch of Europe

A pack of Saber Tooth Cats attack a small Woolly Mammoth while his herd comes to the rescue

Columbian Mammoth
The Columbian Mammoth lived during the Quaternary Period of North and Middle America

Full on view of a Woolly Mammoth

Woolly mammoths and woolly rhinos in a prehistoric landscape
A scene from somewhere in the Ukraine or northern Poland about 18, 000 years ago. Woolly mammoths and woolly rhinos shared the landscape with ancient giant elk

Jabiru birds fly past a herd of Columbian Mammoths as they make their way across a river delta

American mastodon from the Pleistocene epoch
American mastodon (Mammut americanum) from the Pleistocene epoch of North America

Mammuthus primigenius walking through a blizzard

Woolly Mammoths in the prehistoric northern hemisphere
Woolly Mammoths in Europe or almost anywhere in the northern hemisphere, circa 10, 000-30, 000 years ago

A Woolly Mammoth bursting out of a snowy, wooded backdrop
Full on view of a Woolly Mammoth bursting out of a snowy, wooded backdrop

A Woolly Mammoth struggles for survival as he falls through ice on a frozen lake
A bull from a Woolly Mammoth herd struggles for survival after he falls through the ice on a frozen lake

A herd of Woolly Mammoths encounter a huge glacier covering the Arctic territory

Woolly Mammoth, side view
The Woolly Mammoth was a herbivore that lived during the Pleistocene Period of Eurasia and North America

A receding glacial scene circa 18, 000 years ago
A broad look at a receding glacial scene circa 18, 000 years ago in what would be modern north Poland or western Ukraine. Meltwaters form lakes

Mammoth walking in nature by day

A herd of Woolly Mammoths migrate to a warmer climate in the Pleistocene Age

The Columbian mammoth, an extinct species of elephant
The Columbian mammoth is an extinct species of elephant that inhabited what is now the Americas in the Pleistocene Age

Woolly Mammoth charging, Pleistocene Epoch
Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) charging, Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age), North America

Columbian mammoths and bison roam the ancient plains of North America
A seen in the midwest of North America up to 110, 000 years ago. Columbian mammoths, long horn bison and early ancestors of modern pronghorn antelopes roamed ancient plains

A rabbit witnesses a herd of mammoths in a snowy forest

A family of Saber Toothed Tigers watch a herd of Woolly Mammoths pass by their den

British landscape with various prehistoric animals
British landscape, 350, 000 pb. Includes from left; Woolly rhino, Megaloceros (Irish Elk), Saiga antelope, Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Homo neanderthalensis, Cave lion, Arctic lemming

A pack of dire wolves crosses paths with two mammoths during the Upper Pleistocene Epoch
A pack of dire wolves crosses paths with two mammoths 150 thousand years ago during the Upper (Tarantian) Pleistocene Epoch in North America. A late fall dusting of snow heralds the coming winter

A woolly mammoth in a dramatic frozen sunset. This was one of the last in a line of mammoth species. Its closest extant relative is the Asian elephant

A herd of Woolly Mammoth and Scimitar Sabertooth, Pleistocene Epoch
Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) and Scimitar Sabertooth (Homotherium), Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Molar of Mastodon not worn

Skeleton of Mastodon

MASTODON SKULL. Fossilized mastodon skull and teeth. Stereograph, c1909

Picture No. 10854646
MASTODON SKULL FOSSIL - American Mastodon Fossil. (mammut americanum) Date:

A late 19th century classification of the geological strata in time sequence
GEOLOGY: TIME CHART. A late 19th century classification of the geological strata in time sequence, along with typical fossils found in each period

Sketch of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale, c1801
PEALE: MASTODON, c1801. Sketch of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale, c1801

Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801. From Cuvier The Animal Kingdom, London 1830. Engraving

Two men lifting the preserved carcass of a baby mammoth (named dima) from where it was accidently unearthed from the permafrost by a bulldozer on the grounds of the frunze gold fields in

Excavation of frozen woolly mammoth remains near the berezovka river (a tributary of the kolyma river) in the magadan region of russia, 1902

Elephant and mastodon, 19th century C015 / 6096
Elephant and mastodon. 19th-century artwork of an Asian or Indian elephant (top; then Elephas indicus, now E. maximus) and the fossil skeleton of a mastodon (bottom; Mastodon giganteum)

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

Missouri Leviathan
Kochs Missourium. The reliquia of animal indigenous to North America exhibited in 1842 at the Egyptian Hall, London

Piltdown Mastodon tooth
Piltdown, Sussex item E.622, edge view of molar of the extinct mammal Mastodon. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Fossil tooth of some extinct monstrous unknown animal from W
Plate 1 from Strata Identified by Organized Fossils by William Smith (1816-1819) (Mastodon arvernensis Croizet & Jobert from Norwich Crag, Pleistocene)

Zygolophodon atticus, mastodon
Front view of a skull of an extinct elephant from the Miocene of Pikermi, Greece. This fossil gave rise to the myth of the one-eyed giant, Cyclops

LONG-HAIRED ELEPHANT. The long-haired elephant. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Haverlys European Mastodon Minstrels. Date 1898

Haverlys European and American Mastodon Minstrels. Date ca. 1898

Hunting sabre-toothed cat
Sabre-toothed cat (Amphimachairodus giganteus) protecting its kill of deer (Turiacemas sp.) from hyenas (Lycyaena sp.) and dogs (Canis cipio)

1820-1830 Early Geologist fossil cartoon
An unrecorded, possibly unique print by E.S - F.G.S (Fellow of Geological Society) in mezzotint style with contemporary hand colouring and ink inscription

1888 colour lithograph Tertiary mammals
Mammals of the Tertiary including Palaeotherium (1), hippopotamus (7), Dinotherium (4), Pithecus (11), Mastodon (5), and Anoplotherium (3). Note that not all these animals were actually contemporary

1869 Central Park Dinosaurs Hawkins full
1869 Harpers Weekly, August 14th. " Palaeozoic Museum. Showing the rehabilitated forms of ancient animal life in america now being constructed in Central Park"

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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.