Palaeontology Collection (#9)

Utahraptor dinosaur, artwork. Utahraptor ostrommaysorum are dromaeosaurs and thought to have been an extremely lethal group of dinosaurs because of the killer claws on their feet

Ceratosaurus dinosaur, computer artwork
Ceratosaurus dinosaur. Computer artwork of a Ceratosaurus, a carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived in the Late Jurassic Period (150-135 million years ago)

Fossil Crinoid (Cephocrinitis) - Erfoud South Morocco - Devonian - 390 million years old
CAN-2456 Fossil Crinoid (Cephocrinitis) - Erfoud South Morocco Devonian - 390 million years old John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fossil Fish with ganoid scales. (primitive fish, Holostei) Upper Triassic to Cretaceous, Europe and Africa
PM-10146 Fossil Fish with ganoid scales. (primitive fish, Holostei) Upper Triassic to Cretaceous, Europe and Africa Lepidotes maximus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display

Fern Fossil - Triassic Karnische Alps, Germany
CAN-516 Fern Fossil - Triassic Karnische Alps, Germany John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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)

Dawn Ape (Aegyptopithecus zeuxis), skull of female primate from Oligocene epoch, side view

Skulls of Neanderthal, Homo erectus, Australopithecus, Homo sapiens, Chimpanzee skull and human skull, artefacts and hunting tools made of flint

Skeleton of a Deinonychus

Orthograptus (Graptolite) fossil, impression on dark rock, late-mid Ordovician era

Promicroceras ammonites fossilised in limestone rock

Completely fossilized Hermit Crab

Crustacea - Carpopenaeus: Carpopenaeus fossil, close-up

Soliclymenia ammonoid fossilised in rock, late Devonian period

Actinocyathus (Rugose coral) on limestone surface, early Carboniferous era

Technical drawing of Dracopelta dinosaur, elevated view
Palaeozoology - Jurassic period - Dinosaurs - Dracopelta (the arbour in evidence) - Technical drawing by Robin Carter

Illustration of Cave lion
Palaeozoology - Pleistocene period - Extinct mammals - The cave lion (Panthera leo spelaea) - Art work by Mike Donnelly

Illustration of two Archaeotherium mammals on white background
Palaeozoology - Eligocene/Miocene period - Fossil mammals - Archaeotherium - Art work by Catherine Constable

Illustration of Skeleton of Ichthyostega
Palaeozoology - Devonian period - Extinct mammals - Skeleton of Ichthyostega - Art work by Tony Jackson

Illustration of Cooksonia plant
Palaeobotany - Silurian period - Cooksonia - Art work by Bridgette James

Palaeozoology, Pliocene / Pleistocene period, Extinct mammals, Metridiochoerus (Suidae)
Palaeozoology - Pliocene/Pleistocene period - Extinct mammals - Metridiochoerus (Suidae) - Art work by Catherine Constable

Palaeozoology, Oligocene / Miocene period, Extinct mammals, Ekaltadeta (Ekaltadeta ima), giant marsupial
Palaeozoology - Oligocene/Miocene period - Extinct mammals - Ekaltadeta (Ekaltadeta ima), giant marsupial - Art work by James Robins

Side on view model of a triceratops

Barosaurus with long curved neck

Gallimimus, side view

Canis dirus, dire wolf, side view

Titanis, giant, chasing the primitive horse Hipparion in grassy expanse, snow-topped mountains in background

Scutosaurus, side view

Plateosaurus dinosaur, a prosauropod with long body, large feet, claws and thumb

Cretaceous Arcelon, marine turtle, illustration

Front side view of a model Triceratops dinosaur with neck frills, horns, thick scaly skin

Model of a Euoplocephalus, side view

Model of Barosaurus using long neck to eat leaves on top of tall tree

Model of head of Oviraptor dinosaur, showing open mouth, side view

Profile of Caudipteryx, back leg stretch behind

Profile of model of Gigantosaurus, mouth open

Model of Pentaceratops dinosaur

Profile of model of a Suchomimus dinosaur, crouching, tail raised, mouth open

Model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, head and shoulders, side view

Tyrannosaurus rex model leaning over and eating meat

Model of a Diplodocus dinosaur, side view

Rhizopoterion (Glass Sponge), a type of invertebrate fossil, Cretaceous era

Mawsonites (Trace fossil), petal-like impression in sandstone, late Precambrian era

Siphonodendron (Rugose coral) with pitted surface, Carboniferous era

Heliophyllum (Rugose coral), fossil, Devonian era

The research centre of Koobi Fora looks out over Lake Turkana. Many important paleontological discoveries have been made in the area, including fossilised hominid remains of Homo erectus

Georges Cuvier, French scientist
Georges Cuvier (Jean LÚ»░old Nicolas FrÚñ®ric Cuvier), French naturalist and zoologist, founder of comparative anatomy and palaeontology

Louis Agassiz, Swiss-American naturalist
Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz (1807-1873) Swiss-American naturalist, paleontologist, glaciologist and geologist. Date: 1850s

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"Unraveling the Mysteries of the Past: A Journey through Palaeontology" Step into the world and embark on a captivating adventure through time. From the remarkable Lascaux II cave painting replica, depicting ancient human artistry, to the intricate geological strata that reveal secrets buried for centuries. Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors along the Trail of Laetoli footprints, preserved imprints capturing a moment frozen in time. Marvel at the fossil tooth of a mighty megalodon shark, once ruler of prehistoric oceans, now displayed at Oceanopolis Brest Brittany France. Behold Archaeopteryx, known as "the first bird, " showcasing both dinosaurian and avian features - a mesmerizing link between two worlds. Witness stages in human evolution unfold before your eyes, tracing our journey from primitive beings to modern Homo sapiens. Illuminate an ancient ammonite under UV light; Desmoceras spp. , from Madagascar's Albian Stage during Upper Early Cretaceous era - its vibrant hues revealing hidden beauty. Encounter another Archaeopteryx specimen in Berlin-Germany; this fossilized bird offers insights into Jurassic life like no other. Discover tools used by prehistoric humans such as spear-throwers that aided their survival amidst formidable challenges. Gaze upon Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating - an awe-inspiring glimpse into their primal existence. Lastly, encounter Coelacanth fossils found off South Africa's coast in 1938 after being thought extinct since the Cretaceous period. These living fossils challenge our understanding of evolution and remind us that nature holds many surprises yet to be unveiled. Palaeontology invites us to unravel Earth's enigmatic past and connect with creatures long gone but never forgotten, and is through these remnants we gain insight into our own origins while fueling curiosity about what lies beyond our current knowledge horizon.