Palaeontological Collection (#7)

Tyrannosaurus rex model C016 / 5978
Tyrannosaurus rex model. This carnivorous dinosaur lived during the Upper Cretaceous period, 67 to 65 million years ago. So far three complete skulls have been found

Fossilised leaf C016 / 5956
Fossilised leaf of Platinites hebridicus. This specimen dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK

Homo sapiens skull comparison C016 / 5934
Homo sapiens skull comparison. Homo sapiens skulls from Upper Cave Zhoukoudian, China (left and middle) and Predmosti, Czech Republic (right). All three are dated from about 30, 000 years ago

Fossil leaf C016 / 5960
Fossil Aralia kowalewskiana leaf. Cretaceous fossil leaf from Czech Republic. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

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

Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5957
Fossil maidenhair tree (Ginkgo adeantoides) leaf. This specimen dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK

Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skulls C016 / 5938
Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skull comparison. Rear view comparison of casts of a Cro-Magnon skull from Brno, Czech Republic, Upper Palaeolithic (right), and Neanderthal skull from La Chpelle, France

Fossil fern frond C016 / 5963
Fossil Todites denticulatus fern fronds. Jurassic fossil leaf from York, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5936
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Ilium of Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill) and of Modern Homo sapiens. Superior view comparison of ileum pelvis bones of Homo heidelbergensis

Gogo fish fossil C016 / 6148
Gogo fish (Eastmanosteus sp.) This is one of the first ever fossils extracted using acid

Bivalve fossil C016 / 6005
Bivalve (Myophorella incurva) fossil. This specimen originates from the Portland Oolite, Portland, Dorset, UK

Fossil redwood eaves C016 / 5958
Fossil redwood (Metasequoia occidentalis) leaves. This fossil dates to the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago) and was found in Spitsbergen, Norway

Seed fern fossil C016 / 5953
Seed fern (Sagenopteris phillipsi) fossil. This extinct gymnosperm from the Jurassic period was collected at Cayton Bay, Yorkshire, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Oyster fossil C016 / 6001
Oyster (Gryphaea incurva) fossil. This specimen, also known as the Devils Toenail, is from Lower Lias in Gloucestershire, UK

Fossil leaf C016 / 5959
Fossil Credneria denticulata leaf. This Cretaceous fossil leaf was found in the Czech Republic. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Ammonite fossils C016 / 6000
Ammonite fossils. At left is an Aulacosphinctoides infundibulus ammonite that dates to the Lower Tithonian, and was found in Middle Spiti Shales, Niti Pass, Himalayas, Nepal

Fossil coleoid C016 / 6078
Fossil coleoid (Acanthoteuthis). Coleoids are soft-bodies cephalopods. The ink sac (black) is visible in this 15 centimetres long, exceptionally preserved specimen

Fossil cycad leaves C016 / 5965
Fossil cycad (Zamites carruthersii) leaves. Fossil leaf from Hastings, East Sussex, UK, dating from the Cretaceous (Wealden). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Fossil fern fronds C016 / 5964
Fossil Matonidium goeperti fern fronds. Jurassic fossil leaf from York, UK. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Myotragus antelope skeleton C016 / 6120
Myotragus sp. skeleton. This antelope lived around 6000 years ago. Its remains have been found in the Balearic islands

Silicified pine cone C016 / 5949
Silicified pine cones (Araucaria mirabilis). Specimen from the Cerro Cuadrado Fossil Forest (Jaramillo Fossil Forest), Argentina, dating from the Upper Jurassic (161 to 146 million years ago)

Flint handaxe with fossil echinoid C016 / 6004
Cat of a flint handaxe incorporating a fossil echinoid. Specimen from the Middle Gravels of Swanscombe, Kent

Nothronychus dinosaur family, artwork C015 / 9714
Nothronychus dinosaur family, artwork. This theropod dinosaur, found in what is now North America some 91 million years ago, lived during the Cretaceous. The type specimen is Nothronychus mckinleyi

Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1 C016 / 0566
Neanderthal fossil skull La Ferrassie 1. This specimen, from an elderly male, dates from around 70, 000 years ago. It was discovered in the Dordogne region in southern France in 1909

Irish elk skeleton, illustration C018 / 0794
Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) skeleton, illustration. The Irish elk was one of the largest deer that ever lived. It ranged across Eurasia from around 400, 000 to 8000 years ago

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 0997
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Prehistoric flint tools C014 / 1014
Prehistoric flint tools. Selection of flint tools found in Mauritania, West Africa, dating to 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1024
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1031
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1029
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1036
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1027
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 0999
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1018
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1015
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1035
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1016
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1021
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Cueva del Milodon, Chile C014 / 1003
Cueva del Milodon. View of the entrance to the Cueva del Milodon (Cave of the Mylodon), Patagonia, Chile. This cave is notable for the discovery in 1895 of skin

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1028
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 0998
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks embedded in the ground. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1001
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1000
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1019
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks. Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood. It occurs when pieces of wood fall into sediments and are rapidly covered

Cretaceous landscape C014 / 4722
Cretaceous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Cretaceous landscape in mid-Africa. A multituberculate (lower right) is on a branch

Carboniferous landscape C014 / 4723
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Carboniferous landscape. A scorpion (lower right) is on a fallen Sigillaria tree trunk. Nearby (lower centre) is an Eryops amphibian

Desmatosuchus archosaurs, artwork
Desmatosuchus archosaurs. Computer artwork of 15-foot-long (4.5 metres) Desmatosuchus sp. aetosaurian archosaurs searching for edible roots amidst cycads and ferns 230 millions years ago

Prehistoric millipede, artwork
Prehistoric millipede. Computer artwork of an Arthropleura sp. myriapod crawling through the undergrowth of a Carboniferous (around 354-290 million years ago) forest in what is now Scotland

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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.