Cenozoic Era Collection (#4)

Pleistocene Black Vultures feed on carrion two million years ago in what is today the western United States. Looking on are a pair of Camelops

Illustration of a Smilodon Cat from the Cenozoic Era. Smilodon Cat lived in North America from the Eocene to Pleistocene Period and preyed on many large animals

An adult Brontotherium compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros
An adult Brontotherium from 35 million years ago is compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). The Brontotherium is 8 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs 9, 000 pounds*

Diprotodon optatum, the largest known marsupial
The largest known marsupial, Diprotodon optatum, from the Pleistocene of Australia

Deinogalerix koenigswaldi lived during the Late Miocene epoch of Italy

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

A pair of Sabre-Toothed Tigers surviving a prehistoric winter during the Pleistocene epoch

Eurohippus is an ancestor of the horse that lived during the Eocene epoch
Eurohippus is the herbivorous ancestor of the horse that lived during the Eocene epoch in the tropical jungles of Europe

A marmot approaches an old and grey woolly rhinoceros. Its winter, but an unusually warm one. No snow has fallen, so the rhino rests in a bed of golden grass looking over a dry valley ringed by

Several Tuna fish try to escape from a huge Megalodon shark in prehistoric times

Two Deinotherium, an extinct animal of the Miocene epoch, relative to modern day elephants

Titanis walleri, a flightless carnivorous bird from the Pleistocene epoch

Megatherium animal from the Pleistocene epoch of South America
Megatherium americanum from the Pleistocene epoch of South America

A pair of Sabre-Toothed Tigers in a cold Pleistocene winter landscape
A pair of Sabre-Toothed Tigers high up in a snow covered mountain range, doing their best to survive a freezing Pleistocene winter

Woolly Rhino males during a snowy winter in the Pleistocene Period
Woolly Rhino males keep each other company during a snowy winter in the Pleistocene Period

Paraceratherium, an extinct rhinoceros-like mammal
Paraceratherium also known as Indricotherium was a genus of gigantic hornless rhinoceros-like animal which was the largest land mammal ever known

Megalodon dinosaur with mouth open, white background

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

Megalodon shark, an enormous predator from the Cenozoic Era
The Megalodon shark was an enormous predator in the Cenozoic Era of prehistoric Earth

Eremotherium portrait on white background. Eremotherium was one of the largest ground sloths that lived in North and South America in the Pleistocene Period

A pair of Macrauchenia on a hillside

Deinotherium mammal, side view. Deinotherium was an enormous land mammal that lived in Asia, Africa and Europe during the Miocene to Pleistocene Periods

Female homo erectus sitting, white background

A close-up of a colorful large-billed Dimorphodon from Early-Jurassic England 195 million years ago. In the background is the ancient Tethys Ocean

A pair of Arctodus Bears in a territorial dispute during Earths Pleistocene epoch of modern day North America

A lone Sabre-Tooth Tiger running through a snow covered forest during Earths Pleistocene epoch

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

Cryolophosaurus, a large theropod that lived during the Jurassic Period
Cryolophosaurus, a large theropod that lived during the Early Jurassic Period. Acrylic painting

Entelodon, white background
Entelodon was an omnivorous pig that lived in Europe and Asia in the Eocene through the Oligocene Periods

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

Female homo erectus standing, white background

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

Eremotherium ground sloth, side view. Eremotherium was one of the largest ground sloths that lived in North and South America in the Pleistocene Period

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

Moeritherium is a proboscidian from the Eocene epoch of Egypt

A pair of carnivorous Sabre-Tooth Tigers, also known as Smilodons, during Earths Pleistocene epoch

A prehistoric Smilodon Cat is on the prowl for his next prey
A Smilodon Cat from prehistoric times is on the prowl for his next prey

A Paraceratherium mother grazes on leaves and twigs of a poplar tree while her infant son stands nearby in a scene from 30 million years ago during the Rupelian Stage of the Oligocene Epoch in

Female homo erectus walking, white background

Male homo erectus portrait, white background

An adult Platybelodon compared to a modern adult African Elephant
An adult Platybelodon from 9 million years ago is compared to a modern adult African Elephant (genus Loxodonta). The Platybelodon is 10 feet tall at the shoulder and weighs 9, 000 pounds

Brontotherium, a family of extinct mammals. Though they resemble Rhinos, they were actually more closely related to horses. They lived around 56a'34 million years ago

Palaeomastodon is a proboscidian from the Oligocene epoch of Egypt

Pyrotherium is an extinct ungulate from the Oligocene epoch of Argentina

Eurotamandua is an extinct mammal from the Eocene epoch of Germany

A pair of mature woolly rhinoceros during the Pleistocene epoch

Notharctus sits on a tree branch with Vitruvian man as a backdrop in the sky
With Leonardo Da Vincis Vitruvian man as a backdrop, a depiction of one of the earliest known links to the development of humankind, Notharctus, sits on a branch

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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.