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Phoberomys pattersoni, prehistoric rodent
Phoberomys pattersoni. Artists impression of a giant rodent, Phoberomys pattersoni, based on fossil remains found at Urumaco, in Venezuela in 2000. The guinea pig-like creature is estimated to have been one metre tall, three metres long and to have weighed 700 kilograms, around 14 times the weight of the largest living rodent, the capybara. P. pattersoni lived during the Miocene epoch, around 8 million years ago. At that time, the area around Urumaco was covered in a giant river system with wetlands, grasslands and lagoons. The giant rodent may have been semi-aquatic, living in large herds on the wetlands, and feeding on grasses using its tough incisor teeth
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the intrigue of prehistory with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Phoberomys pattersoni, a fascinating prehistoric rodent. This captivating image, sourced from Science Photo Library, offers an artist's impression of this giant rodent based on fossil remains found in Urumaco, Venezuela in 2000. Bring the wonder of ancient creatures into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant poster prints. A perfect addition to any space for those with a passion for science and history.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56cm x 42cm (22" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable Phoberomys pattersoni, a prehistoric rodent that once roamed the ancient landscapes of Venezuela. The artist's impression vividly depicts this giant rodent, estimated to have reached an astonishing one meter in height and three meters in length, weighing a staggering 700 kilograms. To put it into perspective, this creature weighed approximately 14 times more than its modern-day counterpart, the capybara. Belonging to the Miocene epoch around 8 million years ago, P. pattersoni inhabited a vast river system teeming with wetlands, grasslands, and lagoons near Urumaco. It is believed that these colossal rodents were semi-aquatic creatures who thrived in large herds within the wetlands while using their robust incisor teeth to graze on abundant grasses. The artwork not only offers us a glimpse into an early chapter of Earth's history but also highlights the incredible diversity of mammals during this era. Its presence reminds us of how different our world was millions of years ago when gigantic herbivores like P. pattersoni roamed South America. Thanks to paleontological discoveries such as these fossils found at Urumaco, we can piece together fragments from our planet's past and gain valuable insights into ancient ecosystems and their inhabitants. This awe-inspiring image serves as a testament to both scientific exploration and artistic interpretation – capturing the essence of an extinct species that once dominated its marshy habitat with grandeur and grace.
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