Mega Fauna Collection

Map Darwins Beagle Voyage South America
Map of the World with Voyage of the Beagle coloured in red. Appendix from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" by Charles Darwin (Cover Title) New Edition 1890 John Murray Publishers

Cave painting of a mammoth, artwork
Cave painting of a mammoth. Artwork of a prehistoric cave drawing from the cave of Font-de Gaume, in the Dordogne region of France. It shows a mammoth (Elephas primigenius)

Darwins Beagle Voyage Map South America
Map of South America with Voyage of the Beagle coloured in red. Appendix from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" (Cover Title) by Charles Darwin, New Edition 1890 John Murray publishers

Prehistoric giant wombat, artwork
Prehistoric giant wombat. Computer artwork of a Diprotodon. These Australian mammals, also known as rhinoceros or giant wombats

1804 Megatherium Cuvier Plate
Copperplate, art by Laurilliard, engraving by Couet, (from Bru), Plate 1 in Cuviers account in " Annales du Museum National d Histoire Naturelle" 1804, Vol. 4, No 29

Africa, Southern Africa, South Africa, Swaziland, Black rhinoceros

Mammoth evolutionary migration, artwork
Mammoth evolutionary migration. Artwork showing the evolution and migration of mammoth species over millions of years. Starting in Africa from 4.8 to 3 million years ago

Triceratops dinosaur and rhino. Artwork of an adult Triceratops (left) from 68 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

1862 Giant Ground Sloth Megatherium
Lithograph with contemporary colouring, continental version of the wallchart produced by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins for the Department of Science and Art 1862

The White Rhinoceros or Square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) which is one of the few remaining megafauna species

Mammoth research, Siberia, 1902
Mammoth researchers outside a hut at an excavation site in Siberia in January 1902. Mammoths were a species of giant, hairy

Early humans using weapons. Coloured artwork of early humans using weapons to defend themselves against attacks by animals

Prehistoric humans and animals
Prehistoric humans and mammals, historical artwork. The mammals at upper left are a woolly mammoth, a large deer and a woolly rhinoceros. At lower left are a bear, a horse and wolves

Albertaceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Albertaceratops from 77 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 2 metres tall at the shoulder

Nedoceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Nedoceratops (formerly known as Diceratops) from 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period

Diabloceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Diabloceratops from 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 2.5 metres tall at the shoulder

Torosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Torosaurus from 75 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 2 metres tall at the shoulder

Rhino and Pentaceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Pentaceratops (right) from 75 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Pentaceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Pentaceratops from 75 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 2.5 metres tall at the shoulder

Rhino and Einiosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Einiosaurus (right) from 77 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Paraceratherium, artwork
Paraceratherium. Artwork of a female Paraceratherium and her young in what is now northwest China, 30 million years ago during the Rupelian Stage of the Oligocene Epoch

Dire wolves and mammoths, artwork
Dire wolves and mammoths. Pack of dire wolves (Canis dirus) surrounding two mammoths (Mammuthus sp.) in North America, 150 thousand years ago during the Upper Pleistocene Epoch

Prehistoric elephant, artwork
Prehistoric elephant. Computer artwork of a Tetralophodon sp. prehistoric proboscid sheltering under a tree during the Miocene epoch (around 23-5 million years ago) in what is now Europe

Stone Age man, early 20th century artwork
Stone Age man hunting a mammoth (upper left), wearing animal furs and carrying a spear, club and flint knife. Stone tools are among the earliest used by humans

Liopleurodon marine reptile, artwork. This extinct reptile lived 160-155 million years ago and belonged to the pliosaur group of carnivorous marine reptiles. It measured around ten metres in length

1838 Toxodon teeth from Darwin b
Toxodon platensis fossil teeth together with the illustrations featured in George Sharfs life-sized lithograph (pl. IV) from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" under the supervision

1812 American Mastodon Jefferson mammoth
Grand Mastodon Engraving in Cuviers " Ossamens Fossiles" (1812). Mammut americanum is a late pliocene/pleistocene relative of the elephants whose fossils are found only in North America

1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin c 1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin c
Toxodon platensis fossil teeth together with teeth featured in George Sharfs life-sized lithograph (plate IV) from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" under the supervision of

1812 Jeffersons Megalonyx by Cuvier
Plate by Laurillard engraved by Couet together with french Text On the Megalonix, both pages from Cuviers 1812 " Ossamens Fossiles"

Darwin fossil specimens Hunterian Museum
Illustrated London News 4th October 1845. Engraving of the Hunterian Museum with Darwin-like figure central. Darwin discovered many striking extinct giant mammals while travelling overland in South

Map2 Darwins Beagle Voyage South America
Map of the World with Voyage of the Beagle coloured in red. Appendix from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" by Charles Darwin (Cover Title) New Edition 1890 John Murray Publishers

Mammoth, artwork
Mammoth, computer artwork. Mammoths (Mammuthus sp.) were large mammals, weighing on average around 6 to 8 tonnes. They were found across North America

1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin b 1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin b
Toxodon platensis fossil teeth together with illustrations in George Sharfs lithograph (pl. IV) from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" under the supervision of Charles Darwin

Estemmenosuchus, artwork
Estemmenosuchus. Computer artwork of three Estemmenosuchus mirabilis in a Paleozoic lake near the Ural Mountains, in what is now the Perm region of Russia

Elasmotherium, artwork
Elasmotherium. Computer artwork of an Elasmotherium grazing on the ancient steppe grasslands of what is now Southern Russia

Giant moa and prehistoric cow, artwork
Giant moa (Dinornis) and prehistoric cow (Bos pallasii), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London)

Megatherium, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Woolly mammoth, 19th century artwork
Woolly mammoth (Elephas primigenius), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Giant deer, 19th century artwork
Giant deer (Cervus megaceros), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Oncoul Mammoth, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Mammoth, prehistoric bone art. This image of a mammoth has been scratched onto a piece of mammoths tusk. It was found in the cave of La Madeleine, Dordogne, France

Cougar, mountain lion, Florida panther, Puma concolor, has greatest distribution among all mammals in western hemisphere, except humans. Top of the food chain predator

Cougar, mountain lion, Florida panther, Puma concolor, has greatest distribution among all mammals in western hemisphere, except humans. Top of the food chain predator

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"Mega Fauna: Exploring the Ancient Giants of Our World" Embark on a journey through time and space as we delve into the fascinating realm of mega fauna. Inspired by Charles Darwin's legendary voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, let us trace his footsteps across South America, where he encountered remarkable creatures that once roamed our planet. As we navigate through this captivating narrative, imagine yourself standing before a cave painting depicting an awe-inspiring mammoth. These ancient artworks serve as windows to a forgotten era when these majestic beasts ruled the land. Darwin's meticulously drawn map of South America guides us further into the depths of prehistory. Here, we encounter astonishing artwork showcasing the immense size and power of creatures like the prehistoric giant wombat – a true testament to nature's boundless creativity. Turning our attention towards Africa, specifically Southern Africa and Swaziland, we witness the mighty black rhinoceros in its natural habitat within Hlane Royal National Park. This magnificent creature symbolizes both strength and resilience in face of adversity. The White Rhinoceros or Square-lipped rhinoceros emerges next on our exploration list. Its presence reminds us of Africa's rich biodiversity and highlights conservation efforts aimed at protecting these endangered species from extinction. Venturing beyond continents, we find ourselves amidst North American landscapes where cougars reign supreme. Known by various names such as mountain lion or Florida panther, Puma concolor boasts one of the widest distributions among large terrestrial mammals today. Our expedition takes an African turn once again as we encounter another colossal being -the African elephant- roaming freely within Kruger National Park in South Africa. Witnessing their gentle yet imposing presence leaves an indelible mark on our souls. Delving deeper into history, we uncover groundbreaking research conducted in Siberia back in 1902 regarding mammoths – those enigmatic giants that have long captivated human imagination with their sheer magnitude.