Cenozoic Era Collection (#2)

A herd of Brontotherium dinosaurs come to the lake to drink

An Irish Elk stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside
Megaloceros giganteus, commonly called the Irish Elk, stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside. His huge antlers span over half the width of the image as he looks out of the past right at you

A lone Sabre-Toothed Tiger in a cold Pleistocene winter landscape
A lone Sabre-Toothed Tiger takes to the high ground in its quest to survive a freezing cold Pleistocene winter

An Arctocyon on a rock

A herd of woolly rhinoceros in a severe Pleistocene winter landscape
A herd of woolly rhinoceros scratching away at the permafrost ground in the hopes of finding something to eat during this severe Pleistocene winter

A pair of Andean Condors fly over an Amazonian village
A pair of Andean Condors, male and female, fly over a village in the Amazon basin 1, 700 years ago. The Andean Condor is a large vulture whose range includes the Andes mountains

Glyptotherium arizonae, a North American megafauna
Glyptotherium arizonae, a glyptodontid from the Pleistocene megafauna of North America

Elasmotherium portrait
Elasmotherium is an extinct mammal that lived in the Pleistocene Period of Russia, Ukraine, and Moldova

Brontotherium isolated on white background

Portrait of a male Homo Erectus, prehistoric ancestor that lived around 1.8 million years ago, black background

A pair of male Elasmotherium confront one another on the ancient steppe of what is today Southern Russia. Elasmotherium had longer legs than todays smaller modern rhinos

A pair of sabre-toothed cats resting under a treat on a hot day
A pair of sabre-toothed cats, also known as Smildons, resting during the heat of a hotAPleistocene day

A large Glyptodon stands near the edge of a stream. Glyptodons were giant cousins of the armadillo that lived in South and Central America during the last ice age

Pencil drawing of Gomphotherium. Gomphotherium was a genus of proboscidean mammal, extinct relative of modern elephants, that lived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs in North America, Asia

An adult Paraceratherium compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros
An adult Paraceratherium (AKA Indricotherium and Baluchitherium) from 30 million years ago is compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Pantolambda bathmodon is a pantodont from the Paleocene epoch of New Mexico

A Saber-Tooth cat pounces onto a frightened Buffalo in prehistoric times

Large mammoth walking slowly on the snowy mountain against the wind

An Elasmotherium grazing
An Elasmotherium grazes on the ancient steppe of what is today Southern Russia. Characterized by a single massive horn (up to 6 feet long)

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

Elomeryx is an artiodactyl ungulate from the Cenozoic Era

Thylacoleo carnifex, a marsupial and apex predator that lived in Australia

Platybelodon mammal on white background. Platybelodon was a herbivorous extinct mammal related to the elephant that lived in Miocene Era in Africa, Europe, Asia and North America

Woolly Rhinoceros, an extinct mammal from the Pleistocene Period
Woolly Rhinoceros is an extinct mammal that lived during the Pleistocene Period in Europe and Asia

Male Homo Erectus, an extinct species of hominid

Phorusrhacos, Smilodons and Macrauchenia in ancient Argentina 2 million years ago
Northern Argentina about 2 million years ago. When a land bridge formed between North and South America there were species that moved south and north

Mammoths walking slowly on the snowy mountain against the wind
Two large mammoths walking slowly on the snowy mountain against the wind

Megalodon dinosaur, white background

Brontotherium is a rhinocerous-like mammal
Brontotherium is an extinct rhinoceros-like herbivore that is related to horses. Fossils have been found in North America from the Early Oligocene of the Cenozoic Period

A large glyptodont from the Pleistocene epoch
The Glyptodont lived during the Pleistocene epoch and carried around a protective carapace like the present day turtle. Its tail may have been used to protect itself from predators or for mating

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

Saber-Toothed Tiger in a prehistoric forest

A Doedicurus glyptodont compared to modern armadillos
A glyptodont of the genus Doedicurus from 25, 000 years ago is compared to modern armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus). Doedicurus is five feet tall, weighs about 2, 200 pounds

Prehistoric glyptodonts graze on grassy plains. An Eremotherium is in the background
Prehistoric glyptodonts of the genus Doedicurus graze on grassy plains 25, 000 years ago in what is today South America. In the background is a giant ground sloth of the genus Eremotherium

Diprotodon, the largest know marsupial from the Pleistocene of Australia

A Brontotherium leaves his forest habitat in search of a meal
An Oligocene Brontotherium leaves his forest habitat in search of a vegetarian meal. 35 million years ago North America was home to brontotheres

Anancus arvernensis, Proboscidea, Pleistocene epoch of Europe

Toxodon is an extinct mammal from the Pleistocene epoch of South America

A mammoth standing among stones on a hillside

Elasmotherium dinosaurs grazing in the steppe grass

A pair of Sabre-Toothed Tigers hunting during the Pleistocene period of time

Phorusrhacos, an extinct genus of flightless predatory birds
Phorusrhacos, an extinct genus of giant flightless predatory birds that are called terror birds from the Miocene epoch

Male homo erectus kneeling, white background

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

Two large mammoths walking slowly on the snowy mountain

A Dodo bird hides in a dense jungle near a stream filled with large mossy boulders

Homo Erectus man next to modern human being

Kyptoceras portrait on white background. Kyptoceras was an ungulate mammal that lived in North America during the Miocene to Pliocene Ages of the Cenozoic Era

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The Cenozoic Era, also known as the Age of Mammals, was a time of incredible diversity and fascinating creatures. In this captivating wood engraving from 1878, we catch a glimpse into the wonders of this era. A group of Dodo birds gracefully navigate their way across a natural bridge over a babbling stream. These flightless birds, now extinct, were once abundant during the Cenozoic period. Their playful nature is evident as they engage in a game of hide-and-seek amidst lush foliage. On a mountainside stands an imposing figure - the Smilodon. With its dagger-like front canine teeth and powerful build, it is no wonder that these saber-toothed cats were feared predators during this era. Here we witness them attacking a Glossotherium with ferocity and precision. In another scene, we are treated to an up-close view of one such Saber-Tooth Cat in all its glory. Its large size and distinctive features make it an awe-inspiring sight to behold. The golden fall fields surrounding it only enhance its majestic presence. Moving on to avian life during this era, we encounter Andalgalornis steulleti - beautifully reconstructed here based on fossil evidence. This bird's unique head structure hints at its specialized feeding habits and adaptation to its environment. As our journey continues through time, we come across yet another pair of Dodo birds waddling along a forest path. Their comical appearance belies their resilience in surviving alongside other remarkable species that roamed the Earth during the Cenozoic Era. Among these extraordinary creatures was Basilosaurus - an ancient marine mammal that thrived during the Late Eocene epoch. Its sleek body allowed for efficient swimming through prehistoric oceans while showcasing nature's ability to adapt and evolve over millions of years. To truly grasp the scale and grandeur of these animals' existence, we are presented with a size chart comparing various big felines.