Palaeontological Collection (#18)

Carboniferous swamp, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Belemnite, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Woolly mammoth, 19th century artwork
Woolly mammoth (Elephas primigenius), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Giant deer, 19th century artwork
Giant deer (Cervus megaceros), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Cryptogamic plants, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Archaeopteryx, 19th century artwork
Archaeopteryx fossil, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Oncoul Mammoth, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Prehistoric marine invertebrates, artwork
Prehistoric marine invertebrates, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Trilobite and bee, 19th century artwork
Trilobite (top) and bee (bottom), 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Calamite plants, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Lepidodendron plant, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Eozoon canadense, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Sabre-toothed cats, artwork. These predatory cats belonged to the genus Smilodon, which thrived between 2.5 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa

Woolly rhinoceros, artwork
Woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis), artwork. This extinct rhino lived in the northern steppes of Eurasia during the Pleistocene epoch (1. 8 million years ago to 10, 000 years ago)

Diver and prehistoric life, artwork
Diver and prehistoric life. Animals shown here include a plesiosaur (upper right), an ichthyosaur (upper left), ammonites (centre right), and a Dapedium fish (orange and blue, lower right)

Mesozoic reptiles, artwork
Mesozoic reptiles. Artwork of some of the dinosuars and flying and marine reptiles that inhabited the Earth during the Mesozoic Era (251 to 65 million years ago)

Prehistoric invertebrates, artwork
Prehistoric invertebrates. Artwork of Trigonotarbida arachnids crawling among wetland plants during the Devonian Period (416-360 million years ago)

Prehistoric club moss, artwork
Prehistoric club moss. Artwork of a club moss called Aglaophyton (left), bacterial mats (orange, lower right), and a fumarole (upper right)

Late Devonian landscape, artwork
Late Devonian landscape. Artwork of wetland plants, and fumaroles during the Late Devonian Period (385 to 360 million years ago). The plants shown here include club mosses such as Aglaophyton

Fossils, 18th century artwork. This page of drawings is from the book The natural history of Oxford-Shire (1705) by the English naturalist Robert Plot (1640-1696)

Velociraptor, artwork
Velociraptor. Computer artwork of a Velociraptor dinosaur. Recent finds have shown that Velociraptors were covered in furry feathers with secondary feathers (black and white)

Triceratops drinking at a pond, artwork. This was a common dinosaur in the late Cretaceous period, from around 70 million years ago until the extinction of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago

Ankylosaur family, artwork. This heavily-armoured dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, between about 125 and 65 million years ago

Fossilised dinosaur footprint

Ankylosaur, artwork. This heavily-armoured dinosaur lived in the early Mesozoic era, in the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, between about 125 and 65 million years ago

Fossilised dinosaur bone, SEM
Fossilised dinosaur bone, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This specimen is from a long bone of a Hypsolophodon fossil found on the Isle of Wight

Mammoth, prehistoric bone art. This image of a mammoth has been scratched onto a piece of mammoths tusk. It was found in the cave of La Madeleine, Dordogne, France

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"Unveiling the Secrets of the Past: A Palaeontological Journey" Step into a world frozen in time as we explore the fascinating realm of palaeontology. From ancient cave paintings to intricate fossils, this captivating journey will transport you back millions of years. The Lascaux II cave painting replica (C013 / 7378) offers a glimpse into prehistoric artistry, showcasing the creative minds that roamed our planet long ago. Marvel at the mastery behind these depictions and imagine what life was like during those times. Intriguingly, even dinosaurs had their intimate moments. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating – a rare insight into their complex social lives and reproductive behaviors. The Archaeopteryx fossil, Berlin specimen (C016 / 5071), serves as a bridge between reptiles and birds. This remarkable find sheds light on evolution's gradual process, revealing how creatures adapted over time to become airborne beings. Trilobite fossils take us further back in history, unveiling Earth's earliest inhabitants. These ancient arthropods provide valuable clues about our planet's early ecosystems and serve as reminders of life's resilience throughout millennia. Immerse yourself in an artistic interpretation of Iguanodon and Megalosaurus through stunning artwork. Transported to another era, witness these majestic creatures roaming freely before they became extinct. Gideon Mantell's groundbreaking discovery of iguanodon revolutionized our understanding of dinosaurs forever. Celebrate his contribution to palaeontology while marveling at his incredible find. Delve deeper into marine life with an up-close look at an Ammonite fossil under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The intricate details preserved within this shell offer insights into prehistoric oceanic environments that once teemed with diverse organisms. Baryonyx dinosaur takes center stage next - its impressive claws hinting at its predatory nature.