Glyptodon Collection

Primitive men with spears hunting a glyptodon, large, armored mammal of the family Glyptodontidae.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric

Glyptodon Asper
a gigantic forerunner of the armadillo, from the Pleistocene period in South America (near Buenos Aires) more than two metres in length

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

Prehistoric animals (engraving)
6001976 Prehistoric animals (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric animals)

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

Anatomical illustration of a Pleistocene Edentate (Glyptodon reticulatus), an early mammal

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

Prehistoric armadillo tail C013 / 6505
Prehistoric armadillo (Glyptodon sp.) tail. This animal was found in what is now Argentina during the Pleistocene, 1.8 million to 10, 000 years ago

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 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

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

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

Glyptodon doedicurus, extinct animal
A glyptodon doedicurus: the extinct ancestor of the armadillo

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Glyptodon: Majestic Giants of the Prehistoric Plains In a time long ago, primitive men armed with spears embarked on an arduous hunt. Their target? The mighty Glyptodon Asper, a colossal creature that roamed the earth during the Pleistocene epoch. This engraving captures the intensity and bravery required to face such a formidable opponent. The Glyptodon was not alone in this prehistoric world; it shared its habitat with other magnificent creatures like Megatherium. These ancient animals coexisted, creating a mesmerizing scene that has been etched into history. An anatomical illustration reveals the intricate details of this Pleistocene Edentate - Glyptodon reticulatus. Its massive size and unique armor-like shell made it impervious to most predators, including North American megafauna like Glyptotherium arizonae. By the edge of a serene stream stands a large Glyptodon, contemplating its next move. Its presence is awe-inspiring as it reminds us of an era when these gentle giants ruled over grassy plains and flourished alongside their fellow inhabitants. Comparisons between Doedicurus glyptodonts and modern armadillos highlight just how extraordinary these creatures were. Their sheer size dwarfed their contemporary relatives, leaving us astounded by their evolution throughout time. Prehistoric glyptodonts peacefully grazed upon vast grassy plains while Eremotherium observed from afar. This harmonious existence showcases nature's delicate balance during an era we can only imagine through fossils and scientific discoveries. These immense mammals are now forever engraved in our minds as symbols of strength and resilience from an ancient past. They remind us that life has always found ways to adapt and thrive amidst changing landscapes. So let us marvel at the grandeur of these Pleistocene giants - for they have left behind imprints on our planet that will continue to captivate and inspire generations to come.