Ceratomorpha Collection

Tooth from Coelodonta antiquitatis, woolly rhinoceros
This woolly rhino tooth, together with two others were found in 1668 at Chartham, near Canterbury in Kent by natural historian John Somner

Ceratotherium simum, white rhinoceros
White rhinoceros. Sketch 121 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Elephant skulls
Including Elasmotherium sibircum (giant rhinoceros). Illustration from Recherches sur les ossements fossiles de quadrupcdes, by Georges Cuvier, first published in 1812

Rhinoceros unicornis, Indian Rhinoceros
Illustration from the Brian Houghton Hodgson Collection, c.1850 Date: circa 1850

Woolly rhinoceros horn fossil C016 / 6075
Fossil horn specimen from the extinct woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis)

Woolly rhinoceros horn fossil C016 / 6076
Fossil horn specimen from the extinct woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis)

Hunters skinning a rhinoceros, artwork C016 / 5579
Hunters skinning a dead black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), artwork. The description below the drawing reads Black Rhinoceros (Changani)

Dead black rhinoceros, artwork C016 / 5581
Dead black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Sketch 114 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines (1820-1875), English artist

Black rhinoceros, artwork C016 / 5580
Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis). Sketch 113 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines (1820-1875), English artist

Rhinoceros sondaicus, javan rhinoceros skull from sunderabund, Bengal

Elephas maximus, Asian elephant & rhinoceros
Plate 221 from Capter 11 of Gleanings of Natural History by George Edwards (1694-1773), published 1758-1764

Interglacial Landscape
Artists impression of England during a Pleistocene (1.8 million to 11, 000 years before present) interglacial period. Rhinoceros feed on the sparse vegetation in the distance

Upper premolar of Stephanorhinus hundsheimensis
Upper premolar of an exinct rhino found during the Boxgrove excavation. Boxgrove is a Middle Pleistocene site in West Sussex, England

Coelodonta antiquitatis, woolly rhinoceros
Fossil horn specimen from the extinct woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis)

Gyrostigma rhinocerontis, rhinoceros stomach botfly
A rhinoceros stomach botfly, collected from Natal collected in October 1995

Ceratotherium simum, white rhinoceros
White rhinoceros. Sketch 121 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Rhinocerotidae, rhinoceros
Mounted specimen of a rhinoceros on display in the Mammals Gallery within the Life Gallleries at the Natural Hisotry Museum, London

Large mammal exhibition at The Natural History Museum at Tri
Former exhibition at the Natural History Museum at Tring. Photographed by Colin Keates

Jaw of Stephanorhinus hemitoechus, the narrow-nosed rhinocer
Lower jaw of a narrow-nosed rhinoceros, Stephanorhinus hemitoechus dating back to the Pleistocene, 1.8 million years to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was unearthed in Ilford, Essex, England

Pleistocene Britain, Swanscombe waterhole
Diorama of Pleistocene (1.8 million to 11, 000 years ago) waterhole in Swanscombe, Kent, Britain, with elephant, fallow deer, rhinoceros, bear, bison, and man living in open grassland. See image 405

Rhinoceros sp. rhinoceros
Painting, oil on canvas, by James Parsons (1705-1770), 1739. Original held at the Natural History Museum, London

Woolly rhinoceros skull

Panthera onca, jaguar and Tapirus indicus, Asian tapir
Felis onca. Plate from A Monograph of the Felidae, or Family of the Cats, 1833, by Daniel Giraud Elliot. Illustrated with 43 hand-coloured lithographs from watercolour drawings by Joseph Wolf

Diceros bicornis, black rhinoceros
Black Rhinoceros (Blue Variety). Young cow, shot by Mr Hartley and Molony. September 1870. Sketch 112 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines

Buceros rhinoceros, rhinoceros hornbill skull
Back view of a skull of the rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros), from the Sloane collection

Gyrostigma rhinocerontis, botfly maggot
A adult rhino botfly maggot (Gyrostigma rhinocerontis) extracted from a white rhino, Merseyside. Photographed by Martin Hall

Rhinocerotidae (family), rhinoceros
Woodcut engraving published on page 953 of of Historiae Animalium, Vol. 1 De Quadrupedibus Viviparis (Viviparous Quadrupeds), 1555-1558, by Konrad Gesner (1516-1565)

Diceros bicornis, horn of a black rhinoceros
A photograph of a black rhinoceros horn specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Synthliboramphus antiquus, Aethia cristatella, A. pusilla, C
Plate 402 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Pleistocene hunters, wider view
Pleistocene (1.8 million years ago - 11, 000 years ago) hunting party with mammoths and rhinoceros

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"Ceratomorpha: Unveiling the Majestic World of Rhinoceros Species" Meet the magnificent Rhinoceros unicornis, commonly known as the Indian rhinoceros, with its iconic single horn. The Ceratotherium simum, also known as the white rhinoceros, stands tall and proud in Africa's grasslands. Behold the impressive Rhinoceros unicornis once again, showcasing its unique features that make it a symbol of power and grace. From ancient times to present-day conservation efforts, the Indian rhinoceros has captivated our hearts with its sheer beauty and resilience. Elephant skulls serve as a reminder of nature's diversity and interconnectedness within ecosystems where ceratomorphas thrive. Discover history frozen in time through woolly rhinoceros horn fossils like C016 / 6075 and C016 / 6076 – relics from an era long gone but not forgotten. Step into an artist's imagination as they depict hunters skillfully skinning a rhino in artwork C016 / 5579 – a testament to human fascination with these majestic creatures throughout history. Contemplate the tragic fate faced by black rhinos through powerful artwork such as C016 / 5581, reminding us of our responsibility to protect endangered species from extinction. Admire another artistic portrayal in C016 / 5580 capturing the essence of black rhinos' strength and presence amidst their natural habitat. Delve into prehistoric times with a tooth from Coelodonta antiquitatis – evidence of woolly rhinos that roamed Earth thousands of years ago before succumbing to extinction. Lastly, let us appreciate every moment we have left with species like Rhinoceros sondaicus - Javan Rhino - highlighting both their rarity and urgent need for conservation action before it's too late.