Palaeontological Collection (#2)

Ivory and bone tools, Upper Palaeolithic C016 / 5026
Ivory and bone tools, Upper Palaeolithic. These items date from between 18, 000 and 30, 000 years ago. From upper left to lower right they are

Trinucleus, trilobite fossil C016 / 4995
Trinucleus, trilobite fossil. Trilobites were arthropods that fed as they crawled on the seabed. They are now extinct. They had a carapace, or shell, that was divided into three parts

Paranthropus boisei anatomy, artwork C013 / 9582
Paranthropus boisei anatomy. Artwork showing a reconstruction of the head of Paranthropus boisei (previously Australopithecus bosei), based on skull OH5 (top left) found at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Homo ergaster, artwork C013 / 9576
Homo ergaster. Artwork of Homo ergaster early humans using tools. H. ergaster was a hominid that emerged about 1.9 million years ago in Africa

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7375
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is the unicorn figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Cretaceous of Brazil, prehistoric scene C013 / 7112
Cretaceous of Brazil. Artwork of a coastal lagoon scene reconstructed from fossils in the Crato Formation of Brazil (108 million years ago, during the Cretaceous)

Human evolution, artwork
Human evolution. Artwork showing a snapshot of the evolution of humans from earlier forms of life. At far left is the shrew-like mammal, Purgatorius (65 million years ago, mya)

Java Man reconstruction. Reconstruction of the head of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus), later renamed Homo erectus. Reconstructions of Java Man are based on hominid fossil remains

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs, artwork
Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs. Artwork of two Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs feeding on a Parasaurolophus dinosaur. T. rex was a large bipedal (two-legged)

Trilobite fossils. Rock containing a number of trilobite fossils (Ellipsocephalus hoffi) from the middle Cambrian period (about 515 million years ago)

Homo antecessor reconstruction. Reconstruction of a Homo antecessor head from the skull of El Nino de la Gran Dolina (The Child of Gran Dolina)

Triceratops dinosaur and rhino. Artwork of an adult Triceratops (left) from 68 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Homo erectus, artwork
Homo erectus. Computer artwork of a Homo erectus man standing in a prehistoric landscape. Homo erectus is the most widespread and longest-surviving of all the fossil hominids

Neanderthals, artwork
Neanderthals. Computer artwork of a Homo neanderthalensis man and woman standing in a prehistoric landscape. Like modern humans (Homo sapiens), Neanderthals are members of the Homo genus

Permian animals, artwork
Permian animals. Computer artwork of bear-sized predatory Inostrancevia sp. gorgonopsians attacking the herbivorous reptile Scutosaurus during the Permian period (around 300-250 million years ago)

Prehistoric dog-bear, artwork
Prehistoric dog-bear. Computer artwork of a Hemicyon sp. prehistoric mammal hunting near a woodland in Europe during the Miocene epoch (around 23-5 million years ago)

Olenellus gilberti trilobite fossil. Trilobites were arthropods that fed as they crawled on the seabed. They are now extinct

Austroraptor dinosaurs. Artwork of a group of three Austroraptor dinosaurs scavenging on the dead body of a larger dinosaur

Velociraptor dinosaurs. Artwork of a group of Velociraptor mongoliensis dinosaurs running in pursuit of their prey (not seen)

Pelecanimimus dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Pelecanimimus dinosaurs mating. This ornithomimosaur (ostrich-like dinosaur) lived around 120 million years ago

Tribrachidium fossil
Ediacaran fossil. Fossil of a soft-bodied, multi-cellular organism (Tribrachidium heraldicum) from the Ediacaran Period (around 635 to 542 million years ago)

Damselfly
Specimen held in the Natural History Museum Paleontology Department. This specimen is 34 million years old, and was found in Florissant, Colorado. This species is now extinct

Fossil shark tooth C002 / 2280
Fossil shark tooth (Carcharias vincentii). Example of the tooth of this Eocene (60mya - 32mya) shark which is related to modern day Grey Nurse Sharks

Tarbosaurus dinosaur, artwork C017 / 0682
Tarbosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of an Tarbosaurus, a large bipedal predator belonging to the same family as Tyrannosaurus Rex (Tyrannosauridae)

Anchiornis feathered dinosaur, artwork C017 / 0675
Anchiornis feathered dinosaur, artwork. The type specimen of this genus, Anchiornis huxleyi, was identified in 2009, based on fossils found in China dating from the Jurassic around 160 million years

Tarbosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7745
Tarbosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Cryolophosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6869
Cryolophosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Hadrosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7130
Hadrosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Hadrosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7133
Hadrosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Ceratosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6831
Ceratosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Shonisaurus marine reptile, artwork F007 / 7533
Shonisaurus extinct marine reptile, computer artwork

Stegosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7719
Stegosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Hadrosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7126
Hadrosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Apatosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6631
Apatosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Saurolophus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7525
Saurolophus dinosaur, computer artwork

Liopleurodon marine reptile, artwork F007 / 7346
Liopleurodon prehistoric marine reptile, computer artwork

Euoplocephalus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6938
Euoplocephalus dinosaur, computer artwork

T-Rex, artwork F007 / 7773
T-Rex, computer artwork

T-Rex, artwork F007 / 7772
T-Rex, computer artwork

Dicraeosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6910
Dicraeosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

Stegosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7721
Stegosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

T-Rex, artwork F007 / 7774
T-Rex, computer artwork

Euoplocephalus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6940
Euoplocephalus dinosaur, computer artwork

Saurolophus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 7531
Saurolophus dinosaur, computer artwork

Ceratosaurus dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6839
Ceratosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork

T-Rex, artwork F007 / 7775
T-Rex, computer artwork

Coelophysis dinosaur, artwork F007 / 6856
Coelophysis dinosaur, computer artwork

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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.