Palaeontology Collection (page 9)

Dawn Ape (Aegyptopithecus zeuxis), skull of female primate from Oligocene epoch, side view

Skulls of Neanderthal, Homo erectus, Australopithecus, Homo sapiens, Chimpanzee skull and human skull, artefacts and hunting tools made of flint

Skeleton of a Deinonychus

Orthograptus (Graptolite) fossil, impression on dark rock, late-mid Ordovician era

Promicroceras ammonites fossilised in limestone rock

Completely fossilized Hermit Crab

Crustacea - Carpopenaeus: Carpopenaeus fossil, close-up

Soliclymenia ammonoid fossilised in rock, late Devonian period

Actinocyathus (Rugose coral) on limestone surface, early Carboniferous era

Technical drawing of Dracopelta dinosaur, elevated view
Palaeozoology - Jurassic period - Dinosaurs - Dracopelta (the arbour in evidence) - Technical drawing by Robin Carter

Illustration of Cave lion
Palaeozoology - Pleistocene period - Extinct mammals - The cave lion (Panthera leo spelaea) - Art work by Mike Donnelly

Illustration of two Archaeotherium mammals on white background
Palaeozoology - Eligocene/Miocene period - Fossil mammals - Archaeotherium - Art work by Catherine Constable

Illustration of Skeleton of Ichthyostega
Palaeozoology - Devonian period - Extinct mammals - Skeleton of Ichthyostega - Art work by Tony Jackson

Illustration of Cooksonia plant
Palaeobotany - Silurian period - Cooksonia - Art work by Bridgette James

Palaeozoology, Pliocene / Pleistocene period, Extinct mammals, Metridiochoerus (Suidae)
Palaeozoology - Pliocene/Pleistocene period - Extinct mammals - Metridiochoerus (Suidae) - Art work by Catherine Constable

Palaeozoology, Oligocene / Miocene period, Extinct mammals, Ekaltadeta (Ekaltadeta ima), giant marsupial
Palaeozoology - Oligocene/Miocene period - Extinct mammals - Ekaltadeta (Ekaltadeta ima), giant marsupial - Art work by James Robins

Side on view model of a triceratops

Barosaurus with long curved neck

Gallimimus, side view

Canis dirus, dire wolf, side view

Titanis, giant, chasing the primitive horse Hipparion in grassy expanse, snow-topped mountains in background

Scutosaurus, side view

Cretaceous Arcelon, marine turtle, illustration

Front side view of a model Triceratops dinosaur with neck frills, horns, thick scaly skin

Model of a Euoplocephalus, side view

Model of Barosaurus using long neck to eat leaves on top of tall tree

Model of head of Oviraptor dinosaur, showing open mouth, side view

Profile of Caudipteryx, back leg stretch behind

Profile of model of Gigantosaurus, mouth open

Model of Pentaceratops dinosaur

Profile of model of a Suchomimus dinosaur, crouching, tail raised, mouth open

Model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, head and shoulders, side view

Tyrannosaurus rex model leaning over and eating meat

Model of a Diplodocus dinosaur, side view

Rhizopoterion (Glass Sponge), a type of invertebrate fossil, Cretaceous era

Mawsonites (Trace fossil), petal-like impression in sandstone, late Precambrian era

Siphonodendron (Rugose coral) with pitted surface, Carboniferous era

Heliophyllum (Rugose coral), fossil, Devonian era

The research centre of Koobi Fora looks out over Lake Turkana. Many important paleontological discoveries have been made in the area, including fossilised hominid remains of Homo erectus

Georges Cuvier, French scientist
Georges Cuvier (Jean LÚ»░old Nicolas FrÚñ®ric Cuvier), French naturalist and zoologist, founder of comparative anatomy and palaeontology

Louis Agassiz, Swiss-American naturalist
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz (1807-1873) Swiss-American naturalist, paleontologist, glaciologist and geologist. Date: 1850s

Damselfly
Specimen held in the Natural History Museum Paleontology Department. This specimen is 34 million years old, and was found in Florissant, Colorado. This species is now extinct

A new Wealden dragon - remains of an extinct animal
Remains of an extinct animal found in the Isle of Wight. Engraving from the Illustrated London News showing a selection of dinosaur bones discovered in the Isle of Wight by the Rev. W. Fox

Skeleton, skull and tooth of the cave bear, Ursus spelaeus.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Fossils of extinct Ammonites species.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany, 1855 by Verlag von Krais & Hoffmann. Dr

Skull of the Rhinoceros schleirmacheri and skeleton of the Irish elk, Cervus megaceros.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Diluvian human skeleton known as Homo diluvii testis, and a human skeleton from Guadalupe.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

Skull, tooth and fanciful illustration of a Dinotherium, shown as a kind of seal-like creature.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A

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"Unraveling the Mysteries of the Past: A Journey through Palaeontology" Step into the world and embark on a captivating adventure through time. From the remarkable Lascaux II cave painting replica, depicting ancient human artistry, to the intricate geological strata that reveal secrets buried for centuries. Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors along the Trail of Laetoli footprints, preserved imprints capturing a moment frozen in time. Marvel at the fossil tooth of a mighty megalodon shark, once ruler of prehistoric oceans, now displayed at Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France. Behold Archaeopteryx, known as "the first bird, " showcasing both dinosaurian and avian features - a mesmerizing link between two worlds. Witness stages in human evolution unfold before your eyes, tracing our journey from primitive beings to modern Homo sapiens. Illuminate an ancient ammonite under UV light; Desmoceras spp. , from Madagascar's Albian Stage during Upper Early Cretaceous era - its vibrant hues revealing hidden beauty. Encounter another Archaeopteryx specimen in Berlin-Germany; this fossilized bird offers insights into Jurassic life like no other. Discover tools used by prehistoric humans such as spear-throwers that aided their survival amidst formidable challenges. Gaze upon Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating - an awe-inspiring glimpse into their primal existence. Lastly, encounter Coelacanth fossils found off South Africa's coast in 1938 after being thought extinct since the Cretaceous period. These living fossils challenge our understanding of evolution and remind us that nature holds many surprises yet to be unveiled. Palaeontology invites us to unravel Earth's enigmatic past and connect with creatures long gone but never forgotten, and is through these remnants we gain insight into our own origins while fueling curiosity about what lies beyond our current knowledge horizon.