Palaeozoological Collection

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs mating. Some theories say that this dinosaur had feathers and fur, as seen here

Trilobite fossil. Fossil of a trilobite (Aristoharpes sp.) from the Devonian period (around 370 million years ago), showing the species characteristic, spade-like shape

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

Baryonyx dinosaur. Artwork of a Baryonyx dinosaur hunting fish in a river. Larger dinosaurs are seen in the background. Baryonyx was a fish-eating carnivore that lived around 130 million years ago

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs. Artwork of a pair of Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs hunting prey in a forest. Some theories say that this dinosaur had feathers and fur, as seen here

Plesiosaur attack, artwork. Plesiosaurs were marine reptiles that inhabited the seas throughout the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods from around 200 to 65 million years ago

Cerapod dinosaurs compared to a rhino. The seven adult animals shown here are, from left to right: Nedoceratops; Torosaurus; Albertaceratops; a White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Sauroposeidon dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Sauroposeidon dinosaurs mating. This sauropod dinosaur lived around 110 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period

Prehistoric giant wombat, artwork
Prehistoric giant wombat. Computer artwork of a Diprotodon. These Australian mammals, also known as rhinoceros or giant wombats

Therizinosaurus dinosuars. Artwork of a group of Therizinosaurus dinosuars foraging in a semi-arid desert landscape. This herbivorous dinosaurs fossils were originally discovered in Mongolia

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

Late Cretaceous life, artwork
Late Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed during the Late Cretaceous period (between 99 and 65 million years ago)

Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist C018 / 9410
Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940), French palaeontologist, using tools to uncover fossils in a sandstone quarry in the Vosges mountain range, France

Carboniferous landscape, artwork C016 / 5346
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of a typical swampy landscape during the Carboniferous period, which lasted from around 360 to 300 million years ago. At lower left is a large Arthropleura millipede

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)

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

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)

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)

Ceratosaurus and Dacentrurus, artwork
Ceratosaurus (right) and Dacentrurus (left) dinosaurs fighting, artwork. Ceratosaurus was a carnivorous theropod. It was a bipedal predator, using its teeth and hind claws to bring down its prey

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)

Baryonyx dinosaur fishing C017 / 0677
Baryonyx dinosaur. Artwork of a Baryonyx dinosaur fishing in a lagoon. Larger dinosaurs are seen in the background. Baryonyx was a fish-eating carnivore that lived around 130 million years ago

Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil C018 / 9409
Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil. Fossilised specimen of a Libelluloidea dragonfly. This specimen has a body length of 3 centimetres

Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection, France C018 / 9411
Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection. French palaeontologist Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940) with plant, fish and scorpion fossils from the collection she maintains

Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil C018 / 9408
Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil. Fossilised specimen of a Libelluloidea dragonfly. This specimen has a body length of 3 centimetres

Gallio scorpion fossil C018 / 9406
Gallio scorpion fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Gallio scorpion. The scorpion is 6 centimetres long

Gomphidae dragonfly fossil C018 / 9407
Gomphidae dragonfly fossil. Fossilised specimen of a Gomphidae dragonfly. This specimen has a wingspan of 7 centimetres. It dates from around 135 million years ago

Gallio scorpion fossil C018 / 9405
Gallio scorpion fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Gallio scorpion. The scorpion is 6 centimetres long

Dipteronotus fish fossil C018 / 9403
Dipteronotus fish fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised Dipteronotus fish. The fish is 10 centimetres long. This specimen dates from around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic

Dipteronotus fish fossil C018 / 9402
Dipteronotus fish fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised Dipteronotus fish. The fish is 10 centimetres long. This specimen dates from around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic

Dipteronotus fish fossil C018 / 9404
Dipteronotus fish fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised Dipteronotus fish. The fish is 3 centimetres long. This specimen dates from around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic

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

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

Gorgonopsian reptile attack, artwork C016 / 5784
Gorgonopsian reptile attack. Artwork of a mammal-like reptile attacking an armoured reptile around 253 million years ago, during the Permian period

Dinosaur and early mammal, artwork C016 / 5785
Dinosaur and early mammal. Artwork of a feathered bird-like dinosaur (head at left) confronting an early mammal (lower right)

Fossil sand tiger shark teeth C016 / 5551
Fossil sand tiger shark teeth (Odontaspis robusta). Anterior teeth (tall, slender) and lateral teeth (triangular) are shown. Found in Early Eocene rocks, Abbey Wood, Kent

Eocene forest landscape, artwork C016 / 5349
Eocene forest landscape. Artwork of a forest landscape in the Baltic during the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago). This region now lies in northern Europe

Dinosaur egg fossils C013 / 7359
Dinosaur egg fossils. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Dinosaur egg fossils C013 / 7361
Dinosaur egg fossils. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Dinosaur egg fossils C013 / 7360
Dinosaur egg fossils. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Dinosaur egg fossil C013 / 7358
Dinosaur egg fossil. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Crocodilian fossil skull and cast. The first ancestors of crocodiles evolved around 220 million years ago in the Triassic Period. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud

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)

Pangolin fossil C014 / 0161
Pangolin fossil. Fossilised remains of an extinct species of pangolin (Manis sp.). Pangolins are mammals that have large keratin scales covering their skin

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"Unveiling the Ancient World: A Glimpse into Palaeozoological Marvels" Witnessing the primal dance of love, as Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs engage in a majestic mating ritual that echoes through time. Delicate and intricate, a trilobite fossil reveals secrets from an era long gone, offering us a glimpse into the enigmatic world beneath our feet. Immerse yourself in breathtaking artwork depicting Iguanodon and Megalosaurus roaming ancient landscapes, bringing their prehistoric existence to life. Meet Baryonyx - a fearsome predator with its distinctive clawed hands that ruled the waters during the Mesozoic era, leaving behind awe-inspiring fossils for us to discover. Comparisons are drawn between cerapod dinosaurs and modern-day rhinos, showcasing nature's evolutionary wonders across millions of years. Behold Sauroposeidon - towering giants intertwining their colossal bodies in an act of courtship that defies imagination; witness their timeless romance frozen in stone. Step back in time through mesmerizing artwork capturing the grandeur of a prehistoric giant wombat – an extinct marsupial whose size would dwarf any creature today. Encounter Therizinosaurus - armed with enormous claws resembling scythes – these herbivorous dinosaurs challenge our perceptions of what it means to be formidable. The iconic Tyrannosaurus rex commands attention once again as we delve deeper into its fascinating history; uncovering mysteries shrouded by time's veil. Explore 19th-century artwork featuring a Megalosaurus jaw – an early discovery that sparked curiosity about Earth's ancient inhabitants among pioneering minds like Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist extraordinaire. Cretaceous Brazil comes alive through vivid scenes depicting prehistoric marvels coexisting harmoniously, reminding us of the incredible diversity that once thrived on our planet.