Glyptodont Collection

Megatherium and Glyptodon
Sheet 5 of a series of posters by Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862 showing Megatherium and Glyptodon. Date: circa 1862

Glyptodon claipes specimen on display in the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London. It was the most armoured of all the ice age mammals

1862 Giant Ground Sloth Megatherium
Lithograph with contemporary colouring, continental version of the wallchart produced by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins for the Department of Science and Art 1862

Archaeopteryx lithographica, extinct prehistoric bird dinosaur, and Panochthus tuberculatus Owen.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

Panochthus tuberculatus, an extinct type of glyptodont, and Archaeopteryx lithographica.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1920

Glyptotherium arizonae, a North American megafauna
Glyptotherium arizonae, a glyptodontid from the Pleistocene megafauna of North America

A large Glyptodon stands near the edge of a stream. Glyptodons were giant cousins of the armadillo that lived in South and Central America during the last ice age

A large glyptodont from the Pleistocene epoch
The Glyptodont lived during the Pleistocene epoch and carried around a protective carapace like the present day turtle. Its tail may have been used to protect itself from predators or for mating

A Doedicurus glyptodont compared to modern armadillos
A glyptodont of the genus Doedicurus from 25, 000 years ago is compared to modern armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus). Doedicurus is five feet tall, weighs about 2, 200 pounds

Prehistoric glyptodonts graze on grassy plains. An Eremotherium is in the background
Prehistoric glyptodonts of the genus Doedicurus graze on grassy plains 25, 000 years ago in what is today South America. In the background is a giant ground sloth of the genus Eremotherium

Glyptodont is a large mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch
Glyptodont is a large herbivorous mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch of North and South America

Doedicurus mammals, artwork C018 / 8574
Doedicurus mammals. Artwork of prehistoric glyptodonts of the genus Doedicurus grazing on grassy plains 25, 000 years ago in what is today South America

Tail of a Glyptodon
The Glyptodon, a massive fully armoured mammal that lived during the Pleistocene period. Remains have been discovered in Argentina

Glyptodon clavipes, giant armadillo
Extinct herbivore that died out about 10, 000 years ago on display in the Central Hall at The Natural History Museum, London. The Glyptodon was named by Sir Richard Owen in 1839

Glyptodon, giant armadillo
Skeleton of Glyptodon, meaning carved tooth. The Glyptodon was a mammal which lived between 2 million years ago to around 15, 000 years ago. See image number 1136 for model

1838 Toxodon teeth from Darwin b
Toxodon platensis fossil teeth together with the illustrations featured in George Sharfs life-sized lithograph (pl. IV) from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" under the supervision

1869 Central Park Dinosaurs Hawkins full
1869 Harpers Weekly, August 14th. " Palaeozoic Museum. Showing the rehabilitated forms of ancient animal life in america now being constructed in Central Park"

1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin c 1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin c
Toxodon platensis fossil teeth together with teeth featured in George Sharfs life-sized lithograph (plate IV) from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" under the supervision of

Darwin fossil specimens Hunterian Museum
Illustrated London News 4th October 1845. Engraving of the Hunterian Museum with Darwin-like figure central. Darwin discovered many striking extinct giant mammals while travelling overland in South

1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin b 1838 Toxodon teeth & figs. from Darwin b
Toxodon platensis fossil teeth together with illustrations in George Sharfs lithograph (pl. IV) from " The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle" under the supervision of Charles Darwin

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The glyptodont, a fascinating creature from the past, shares its lineage with other remarkable prehistoric beings such as Megatherium and Glyptodon. This ancient mammal, known scientifically as Glyptotherium arizonae, was part of the North American megafauna that roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch. Imagine standing in awe as a large Glyptodon stands near the edge of a serene stream. Its massive size and unique armor-like shell make it an impressive sight to behold. These creatures were closely related to armadillos like Panochthus tuberculatus and Doedicurus glyptodonts but far larger in comparison. In their prime, these prehistoric giants would graze on grassy plains alongside other herbivores like Eremotherium while Archaeopteryx lithographica soared above them in the sky. Their presence shaped ecosystems during this era. Despite their extinction millions of years ago, we can still catch glimpses of their existence through fossils and artwork depicting these magnificent animals. A large glyptodont from the Pleistocene epoch is beautifully captured in one such piece - Doedicurus mammals roam freely amidst lush landscapes. Today, we marvel at these incredible creatures that once walked our planet. Prehistoric glyptodonts grazing on grassy plains remind us of an ancient world filled with wonders waiting to be discovered. The legacy they left behind serves as a reminder of Earth's rich history and inspires us to continue exploring our past for answers about our present and future.