Creature Collection (page 100)

Orthacanthus was a freshwater shark that thrived in the Devonian Period

A large Prestosuchus moves through the brush
A large mid Triassic reptile called Prestosuchus moves through the brush

Torvosaurus dinosaurs on a cliff searching for prey
Torvosaurus dinosaurs on a cliff search for prey as a flock of Rhamphorhynchus reptiles fly nearby

Velociraptor offspring beg mother dinosaur for food near a pond
Two Velociraptor offspring beg mother dinosaur for food near a pond

Bothriolepis, a freshwater detritivore from the Devonian Period
Bothriolepis, a freshwater detritivore (bottom feeder) which lived in the Devonian Period

A Spinosaurus mother walks with her youngsters in prehistoric times

A Plesiosaurus captures a Eurhinosaurus marine reptile in a sea cave off the coast of Jurassic seas

Two large Albertaceratops dinosaurs having a disagreement
Deltadromeus dinosaurs pass by two large Albertaceratops dinosaurs having a disagreement

Apatosaurus dinosaur
Apatosaurus, also called Brontosaurus, was a sauropod dinosaur that lived in the Jurassic Period of North America

Rugops dinosaur, front view
Rugops was a carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous Period of Africa

Spinosaurus hunting for fish in a lake. The largest known predator at 54 feet long, Spinosaurus lived in North Africa from the end of the early Cretaceous

A family of Saber Toothed Tigers watch a herd of Woolly Mammoths pass by their den

Styracosaurus, a herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur
Styracosaurus, a genus of herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period

A Nedoceratops wanders a Cretaceous forest
A two ton, 15 foot long Nedoceratops wanders a Cretaceous forest 70 million years ago in what is today Wyoming. Nedoceratops had two prominent horns above its eyes and a single bump above its nose

Doryaspis jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Doryaspis is an extinct primitive jawless fish that fed on plankton in the Devonian Period of Norway

A Tyrannosaurus wanders a Cretaceous forest
A seven ton Tyrannosaurus wanders a Cretaceous forest 68 million years ago in what is today the Western United States

Peteinosaurus pterosaur from the Triassic Period
Peteinosaurus was a small carnivorous pterosaur from the Triassic Period and was found near Cene, Italy

An Estemmenosuchus mirabilis stands before a lake 255 million years ago in what is today the Perm region of Russia near the Ural Mountains

Black ink drawing of Alioramus remotus. Alioramus remotus was a tyrannosaurid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia

Black ink drawing of Tarbosaurus bataar. Tarbosaurus bataar was a tyrannosaurid theropod, closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex, from the Late Cretaceous of Mongolia

Ceratops montanus, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Torosaurus latus, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Sinraptor dongi, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period

Massospondylus carinatus, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the early Jurassic period

Talarurus plicatospineus, a prehistoric era dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period

Concavenator was a theropod dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous Period
Concavenator, the hump backed hunter from Cuenca, was a theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 130 million years ago during the early Cretaceous period

Eurhinosaurus longirostris swimming in prehistoric waters

Platybelodon grangeri is a large mammal from the Late Miocene of Mongolia

Scutellosaurus, an early Jurassic herbivore

British landscape with various prehistoric animals
British landscape, 350, 000 pb. Includes from left; Woolly rhino, Megaloceros (Irish Elk), Saiga antelope, Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Homo neanderthalensis, Cave lion, Arctic lemming

Dilong dinosaur roaring, white background

Brachytrachelopan dinosaur portrait. Brachytrachelopan was a herbivorous sauropod that lived in Argentina during the Jurassic Period

Dinosaurs grazing along a Cretaceous river
A serene look at a Cretaceous river with various dinosaurs coming for a drink of water including Diabloceratops, Olorotitan and Deltadromeus

Three Kentrosaurus dinosaurs in the desert with hazy sunset light

Two Bicentenaria argentina dinosaurs fighting in the woods. Bicentenaria is a small Cretaceous coelurosaurian theropods from what is now Argentina

A Paraceratherium mother with two twin calves walks along a desert
A rhinoceros-like Paraceratherium mother with two twin calves walks along a stoney desert in the Oilgocene Era

A herd of Diplodocus dinosaurs walking in a desert landscape with Williamsonia trees

Herd of Diplodocus dinosaurs
Dilophosaurus and pterosaurs join a Diplodocus dinosaur herd on their search for food

Diplocaulus amphibian from the prehistoric era
Diplocaulus is an extinct amphibian from the Cambrian to the Permian Period that lived in North America

A pair of Heyuannia huangi attending their nest. In 2015 a study found that the color of fossilized eggs from this species could be determined as having been blue/green in life

Notocolossus is a large titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous period
Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi is a large titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous period of Argentina

Artists concept of the extinction of prehistoric Earth
Omeisaurus sauropod dinosaurs graze peacefully as a falling bright light brings about extinction as it crashes into the Earth

A fierce Lycaenops roaring. Lycaenops was a carnivorous mammal-like reptile that lived in South Africa during the Permian Period

Sauroposeidon, a genus of sauropod dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous period

A flock of Dorygnathus soars high over a rugged, Early Jurassic European landscape of Wollemi Pine approximately 180 million years ago

Black ink drawing of extinct animals from the Hell Creek Formation, Late Cretaceous of USA. Shown here are: Brachychampsa montana (bottom left; globiodont crocodile)

A Suchomimus snags a shark from a lush estuary
A five ton, Early Cretaceous Suchomimus snags a shark from a lush estuary near the ancient Tethys Ocean in what today is Northern Africa

A carnivorous Suchomimus wanders a beach on the ancient Tethys Ocean
12 feet tall and weighing five tons, a carnivorous Suchomimus wanders a beach on the ancient Tethys Ocean 115 million years ago in search of its next meal in what today is Northern Africa

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In the mystical land of Bhaktapur, Nepal, lies the Kopan Monastery, a sanctuary where the wheel of life (wheel of Samsara) spins endlessly. This ancient symbol represents the cycle of birth and death that all they are bound to. As we delve deeper into history, fossils from the Palaeozoic era emerge as remnants of long-extinct beings. Among them is an intriguing giant octopus captured in a 19th-century French engraving. Its tentacles reach out from time's depths, reminding us of the mysteries that lie beneath our feet. Speaking of enigmatic creatures, who can forget the legendary Loch Ness Monster? Its elusive presence has fascinated generations and sparked countless debates about its existence. The Lochness Monster remains an enigma shrouded in Scotland's misty waters. Religion too holds tales of extraordinary beings like Taweret from Egypt. This deity with a hippopotamus body and lioness head embodies protection during childbirth—a reminder that even mythical they can offer solace and guidance. Meanwhile, Sergey Solomko's Blue Bird (Bird Sirin) takes flight across Asia's skies with its enchanting song believed to bring joy and harmony to those who hear it. A symbol of hope amidst chaos, this creature reminds us to seek beauty even in troubled times. Stepping back into prehistoric times brings us face-to-face with Iguanodons—herbivorous dinosaurs whose massive size roamed Earth millions of years ago. These gentle giants remind us that not all ancient creatures were fearsome predators; some peacefully grazed on nature's bounty. Venturing deep below sea level reveals a heartwarming sight: a sperm whale family swimming together gracefully through ocean currents. Their bond exemplifies familial love within marine realms—an awe-inspiring testament to nature's wonders. And finally, let your imagination run wild as you gaze upon fantasy illustrations depicting marine reptiles.