Dicynodont Collection

Restorations of secondary period animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon & Rhyncosaurus
Sketch design for models to be constructed at Crystal Palace. Watercolour painting by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, 1809-1889

Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon, Rhynchosaurus
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Postosuchus attacking a dicynodont in a Triassic forest 228 million years ago. Postosuchus is a rausuchian that grew 13-16 feet and lived alongside the earliest dinosaurs

Kannemeyeria is a large dicynodont from the Middle Triassic period
Kannemeyeria simocephalus is a large dicynodont from the Middle Triassic of South Africa

Lystrosaurus, a therapsid from the Permian and Triassic period
Lystrosaurus, a dicynodont therapsid from the Late Permian and Early Triassic period

Herrerasaurus, an early dinosaur, attacks a dicynodont

Lystrosaurus in a grassy field

A group of carnivorous Cynognathus prey on a Placerias dicynodont
A group of carnivorous Cynognathus (Cynognathus crateronotus) therapsids prey on a Placerias dicynodont during the Late Triassic of Africa

Ischigualastia is a dicynodont from the Late Triassic period

A Triassic scene with the sailback Arizonasaurus and some dicynodonts

Kannemeyeria dicynodonts, artwork
Kannemeyeria dicynodonts. Computer artwork of Kannemeyeria sp. dicynodonts grazing on ferns, 240 millions years ago, during the Triassic period

Triassic of Australia, prehistoric scene C013 / 7114
Triassic of Australia. Artwork of a scene on the shores of a lake reconstructed from fossils found in Australia dating from the Triassic (250 to 200 million years ago)

Dicynodon leoniceps
Right side of skull with damaged tooth, eye and nasal aperture. From Gats River in the Sneewberg mountain range, South Africa and collected by W Guybon Atherstone

Lystrosaurus
Fossil from the Natural History Museums Palaeontology Department

Lystrosaurus, artwork
Lystrosaurus. Computer artwork of a Lystrosaurus sp. dicynodont therapsid emerging from its burrow during the Triassic period (around 250-200 million years ago) in what is now South Africa

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Restorations of secondary period animals take us back in time to encounter fascinating creatures like the dicynodont. Among them, Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon, and Rhyncosaurus stand out as remarkable representatives of this group. Picture a Triassic forest where Postosuchus launches an attack on a defenseless dicynodont, showcasing the harsh realities of prehistoric life. Moving further into the Middle Triassic period, we come across Kannemeyeria, an imposing dicynodont that roamed the earth with its massive presence. Alongside it thrived Lystrosaurus, a therapsid from both Permian and Triassic periods - truly resilient beings that witnessed significant geological changes. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as you envision Lystrosaurus grazing peacefully in a grassy field. However, danger lurks around every corner; Herrerasaurus emerges as one of the earliest dinosaurs to prey upon these unsuspecting dicynodonts. Meanwhile, Ischigualastia takes center stage during the Late Triassic period as another notable member of this diverse group. Its unique features make it distinct among other dicynodonts living at that time. Nature's balance is evident when picturing a scene where carnivorous Cynognathus hunt down their prey - Placerias dicynodonts become victims in this ancient struggle for survival. Through these glimpses into the past and encounters with various species such as Dicynodon, Labyrinthodon & Rhyncosaurus or Lystrosaurus and Ischigualastia, we gain insight into Earth's rich history and appreciate how these incredible creatures shaped our world today.