Pleistocene Collection (page 2)

Skeleton of Megatherium, extinct giant ground sloth, 1823. Megatherium was a prehistoric herbivore that lived in South America. This specimen was found in Paraguay in c1796

Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus), 1892. An extinct genus of elephant from the Pleistocene epoch (2, 500, 000 to 10, 000 years ago) found in fossil deposits and in northern Europe as 30

Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus) skeleton, 1830. An extinct genus of elephant from the Pleistocene epoch (2, 500, 000 to 10, 000 years ago) found in fossil deposits and in northern Europe as 30

Reconstruction of the Irish elk (Megaloceros), c1880. Megaloceros is an extinct genus of the Pleistocene epoch (2, 500, 000 to 10, 000 years ago) found as fossils in Asia and Europe

Skull of Australopithecus Africanus from Sterkfontein, South Africa, 3 to 2 million years BC. Australopithecus africanus is an extinct (fossil) species of the australopithecines

Neanderthal Woman: Reconstruction at British Museum, National History, c20th century
Neanderthal Woman, Reconstruction at British Museum, National History, c20th century

Neanderthal Man. Reconstruction of head, c20th century

Fossil. Crinoid Lily, Ordovician to Pleistocene period, c450 million-10, 000 BC

Reconstruction of a high-status neanderthal burial in central Asia
Reconstruction of a neanderthal burial in central Asia at Teshik Tash. Probably a high-status burial, with animal bones and horns arranged suggesting a ritual burial

Reconstructed Neanderthal skull
The skull of a Neanderthal from La Chapelle-aux-Saints (reconstruction)

Reconstructed Neanderthal Mans skull, 49, 000 BC
The skull of a Neanderthal man, reconstructed, 49, 000 BC

Skull of Homo Erectus

Fossil tooth of a mastodon, Mammut Amercanum

Fossil skull of a primitive horse
Fossil skull of Equus Plesippus Soshoneisis, a primitive horse

Paleolithic Skull of Grimaldi man (replica)
Skull of Grimaldi man, an adolescent discovered in Baousse Rosse one the Cote de Azure. It is debated whether he is neanderthal, cro-magnon, or something else entirely

Neanderthal skull from France
A neanderthal skull from Chapelle Aux Saints, Correze, in France

North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point, Paleolithic
North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point. Paleolithic. End of Pleistocene Period, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA

Irish Elk, Megaloceros giganteus, extinct species of giant deer from the Late Pleistocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

A Smilodon sits on a rock surrounded by golden fall fields
A Smilodon sits on a rock outcropping surrounded by golden fall fields. Looking down into the dense grass, he sees something he doesn t like

Smilodon dirk-toothed cats attacking a Glossotherium during the Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Full on view of a Saber-toothed Tiger

A saber-toothed cat tries to drive a short-faced bear out of its territory. The bear is annoyed and roars back in retaliation

The Saber-Tooth Cat with dagger like front canine teeth
The Saber-Tooth Cat, also called Smilodon, with dagger like front canine teeth

Neanderthal woman, artwork. The bones of of her right hip joint are shown here. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) inhabited Europe and western Asia between 230, 000 and 29, 000 years ago

Neanderthals hunting Irish elk, artwork. Group of Neanderthal hunters attacking a male Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The Irish elk was one of the largest deer that ever lived

Homo heidelbergensis skull (Cranium 5) C015 / 6921
Homo heidelbergensis skull (Cranium 5). Excavated in 1992 from the Sima de los Huesos pit in the Atapuerca foothills in Spain, this fossil skull dates from around 400, 000 years ago

Modern human and Homo floresiensis
Modern human and Homo floriensis. Illustration comparing a modern human female (Homo sapiens sapiens) with a female Homo floriensis

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The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). A species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil. From The Worlds Foundations or Geology for Beginners, published 1883

Homo heidelbergensis. Skull number 5. Atapuerca, Spain
Homo heidelbergensis. Skull number 5. Discovered in the Pit of Bones Site of Atapuerca (Spain). European Middle Pleistocene. Atapuerca. Spain

Digital illustration of Doedicurus clavicaudatus, a prehistoric glyptodont with domed carapace and spikes on end of long tail

Megalania (giant monitor lizard) eating his prey, Pleistocene Epoch, Australia

The Woolly Mammoth is an extinct herbivorous mammals that lived from the Pleistocene to the Holocene Periods

Male homo erectus running, white background

Columbian Mammoth trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California. Pleistocene epoch (Ice Age) of North America

A pack of Canis dirus wolves approach a Smilodon and its prey
A pack of Canis dirus wolves approach a Smilodon saber-toothed cat and its bison calf prey at La Brea Tar Pits, California, during the Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

A huge Megalodon shark swims after a pod of striped dolphins

Columbian Mammoth trapped in a sinkhole
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped in a sinkhole, Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Megalodon shark was very much like our Great White shark but a much larger size with razor sharp teeth

Neanderthals hunt a cave bear

Smilodon springing forward at viewer, Pleistocene Epoch
Smilodon (Dirk Sabertooth) springing forward at viewer, Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Cro-Magnon man and woman, artwork C017 / 7258
Cro-Magnon man and woman, artwork. They are wearing animal skins and necklaces, and are carrying tools and weapons. Cro-Magnons are a form of early modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens)

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bullroarer. This device, here covered in carved lines, was swung through the air to make a roaring sound, and was thought to have been used in fertility rites

Venus of Brassempouy, Stone Age figurine. This 3.65-centimetre-tall prehistoric figurine fragment was excavated in 1894 from a cave near Brassempouy in the Landes region of south-western France

Prehistoric flint knife

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bone disc. These objects, decorated with figures of animals, were carvings made on thin discs of bones, often cut from shoulder blades

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"Journey back in time to the Pleistocene era, where ancient wonders come alive. 🌍✨ Step into the Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7378 and witness the breathtaking artistry of our prehistoric ancestors. Marvel at the ingenuity of our early human counterparts as you explore a collection that includes a prehistoric spear-thrower, an essential tool for survival. Encounter majestic creatures that once roamed this earth, like the mighty mammoth - a symbol of strength and resilience. Delve deeper into human evolution with illustrations showcasing Australopithecus, Homo habilis, and Homo sapiens skulls side by side. Witness nature's fierce battles as a scimitar cat attacks a hominid in an epic struggle for survival. Discover unique species like Glyptodon Asper - an armored giant from another time. Uncover the mysteries surrounding Homo heidelbergensis and their place in our ancestral lineage. Admire the timeless beauty captured in stone with Venus of Willendorf, a Stone Age figurine representing fertility and femininity. Gaze upon Mrs. Ples skull - one of humanity's oldest known ancestors belonging to Australopithecus boisei. Meet female Homo habilis; strong-willed pioneers who defied societal norms during their existence. Feel your heart race as you encounter Smilodon on a mountainside - an apex predator that ruled its domain. The Pleistocene era holds secrets waiting to be unraveled; it is through these relics we connect with our past and gain insight into what shaped us today. "