Miocene Collection

Mosquito in Dominican amber
A mosquito in trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule. Figure 90

Sahelanthropus tchadensis skull. Artwork of a reconstruction of the Toumai skull, one of only a small number of fossils of the hominin Sahelanthropus tchadensis

Proconsul africanus
An illustration of the extinct primate, Proconsul africanus. Like Dendropithecus, they mostly lived in tropical forests in East Africa during the Miocene about 50 million years ago

Prehistoric wildlife of the Miocene era
Prehistoric wildlife from the Miocene era, illustration. From left to right: prehistoric pig (Bunolistriodon sp.); hornless rhino (Aceratherium sp.); three toed horse (Anchitherium sp)

Aepycamelus, an extinct genus of camelid which lived during the Miocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World

Wildlife of the Miocene era, artwork. The Miocene era is the period from around 23 to 5 million years ago. The animals shown are: a giant land tortoise (Cheirogaster bolivari, bottom left)

Fossilised diatoms, SEM

Phororhacos
A huge bird-like creature from Patagonia, Miocene period

An engraving depicting a reconstruction of the Miocene period showing Dinotherium, Mastodon and Rhinoceros
5311260 An engraving depicting a reconstruction of the Miocene period showing Dinotherium, Mastodon and Rhinoceros, 19th Century; (add.info.: Date: 1888); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil
5614336 A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil; (add.info.: A chart of strata, layers of sedimentary rock or soil)

Size of Argentavis magnificens compared to a human figure
An approximation of the size of Argentavis magnificens (" magnificent Argentine bird", or more literally " magnificent silver bird")

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The coastline near Loch Ard Gorge, looking towards the sea stacks called 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Australia. The Loch Ard was a three-masted clipper wrecked in 1878

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The coastline near Loch Ard Gorge, looking towards the sea stacks called 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Australia. The Loch Ard was a three-masted clipper wrecked in 1878

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The coastline near Loch Ard Gorge, view towards Elephant Rock, Great Ocean Road, Australia. The Loch Ard was a three-masted clipper wrecked in 1878 at Muttonbird island

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The coastline near Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road, Australia, with the rock formation and sea stacks Island Archway. It crosses the Port Campbell National Park with the well known rock formation

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The coastline near Loch Ard Gorge with Elephant rock and Muttonbird Island, Great Ocean Road, Australia. The Loch Ard was a three-masted clipper wrecked in 1878

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London Arch at the Great Ocean Road, Australia, during storm and evening light. Until 1990 this rock formation was called London Bridge

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The coastline near Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road, Australia, with the rock formation and sea stacks Island Archway. In 2009 The Island Archway, a rock bridge

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The 12 Apostles, seen from the beach at Gibsons Steps, Great Ocean Road, Australia. It crosses the Port Campbell National Park with the well known rock formation and sea stacks like the 12 apostles

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Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road, Australia. The Loch Ard was a three-masted clipper wrecked in 1878 at Muttonbird island. The Great Ocean Road is one of the most famous scenic roads worldwide

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The Grotto and cliffs, Great Ocean Road, Australia. It crosses the Port Campbell National Park with the wel-known rock formation and sea stacks like the 12 Apostle's. Date: 02/12/2008

Tertiary fossils, wood engravings published in 1878
Tertiary fossils: Crassatella ponderosa, Cancer macrocheilus, Nummulites nummularia (cross section, side view, top view), Limnaeus pyramidalis, Rhombus minimus, Cerithrum hexagonum

Engraving of extinct elephant Deinotherium from 1872
Deinotherium was a large prehistoric relative of modern-day elephants that appeared in the Middle Miocene

Engraving of extinct elephant mastodon from 1872
Mastodon is a mammal species related to elephants which lived during the late Miocene or late Pliocene up to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene 10, 000 to 11, 000 years ago

Formation of the layers of the Earths crust from the Cretaceous Period to the Quaternary Period (colour litho)
5996983 Formation of the layers of the Earths crust from the Cretaceous Period to the Quaternary Period (colour litho) by Spanish School

Teleoceras (b / w photo)
5995598 Teleoceras (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teleoceras. An extinct plant-eating Miocene mammal)

Les volcans francais pendant la periode miocene (engraving)
3626363 Les volcans francais pendant la periode miocene (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les volcans francais pendant la periode miocene)

Head reconstruction of Andalgalornis steulleti, a flightless predatory bird from the late Miocene, early Pliocene of Argentina

An Epicyon attacks a Synthetoceras on the run
An Epicyon (giant dog) attacks a Synthetoceras (antelope-like cameloid) on the run. In the background, Hesperocyon (coyote-like dogs) attack a Platygonus (peccary). Pliocene Epoch of North America

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

The 12 Apostles, seen from the beach at Gibsons Steps, Great Ocean Road, Australia. It crosses the Port Campbell National Park with the well known rock formation and sea stacks like the 12 apostles

A large Kalenken flightless terror bird hunting smaller Eurohippus from the Miocene epoch

Argentavis magnificens compared to an American condor

Kelenken is an extinct genus of giant flightless predatory birds that are called terror birds from the Miocene epoch

A giant Megalodon shark

Two male livyatan whales fighting for the right to mate

Fossil maple leaf C016 / 5955
Fossil maple (Acer trilobatum) leaf. This fossilised leaf dates from the Miocene period. It was collected in Oeningen, Baden, Germany. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Early Miocene scene in Europe
Artists reconstruction (L to R) Eotragus (4 animals), Brachypotherium, Amphicyon (2 animals), Hyrotherium, Schizotherium (2 animals)

Fossil shells of the Miocene Tertiary Period
Plate II from Principles of Geology, being an attempt to explain the former changes of the Earths surface. Vol. 3 1832-33 by Charles Lyell (1797-1875)

Rana pueyoi, fossil frog
An 8-6 million year old specimen of a fossil frog from the Late Miocene, Teruel, Spain

Porana oeningen, fossil flower
Fossil flower from the late Miocene Tortonian rocks of Oeningen, Baden, Germany. Morning glory family - Convolvulaceae. Specimen from the Van Breda Collection

Human evolution, artwork
Human evolution. Artwork showing a snapshot of the evolution of humans from earlier forms of life. At far left is the shrew-like mammal, Purgatorius (65 million years ago, mya)

Prehistoric horse, artwork
Prehistoric horse. Computer artwork of an Anchitherium sp. prehistoric horse. Anchitherium was small leaf-eating horse that lived during the Miocene epoch (around 23-5 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)

Clypeaster altus, a fossil echinoid
Clypeaster altus, 13 cm anterior to posterior, from the Miocene of Malta, oral view

Mud Lobster (Thalassina anomala) fossil, ventral view

Miocene L scape
A Miocene landscape Date: 23-5 million BC

Prosqualodon davidi, skull cast
Cast of the cranium of Prosqualodon davidi from the early Miocene of Tasmania, Australia (original skull no longer exists)

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Miocene Era: Unveiling Ancient Treasures and Prehistoric Wonders" Journey back in time as we uncover the secrets of the Miocene era, a fascinating period that shaped our planet's history. Preserved in Dominican amber, a tiny mosquito offers a glimpse into the ancient ecosystems of the Miocene era. The Sahelanthropus tchadensis skull provides valuable insights into early human evolution during this remarkable epoch. Meet Proconsul africanus, an intriguing primate species that roamed Africa during the Miocene era, bridging gaps between apes and humans. Immerse yourself in breathtaking artwork depicting prehistoric wildlife from the vibrant landscapes of the Miocene era. Discover Aepycamelus, an extinct genus of camelid which once roamed North America during this transformative period in Earth's history. Fossilized diatoms captured under SEM reveal intricate details about marine life flourishing during the Miocene era. Encounter Phororhacos, an imposing bird-like creature that dominated South American skies millions of years ago. Marvel at Argentavis magnificens – with a wingspan larger than any known bird today – compared to a human figure; truly awe-inspiring. From Australia's Great Ocean Road, witness nature's masterpiece - The 12 Apostles - standing tall since their formation in the distant Miocene past. Clypeaster altus takes us beneath ocean waves to explore fossil echinoids that thrived amidst ancient marine habitats during this epoch Dive deeper into scientific research like DDE-90026159 to unravel more mysteries surrounding life forms and environments from long-lost eras. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we delve into miocenic wonders and unlock hidden stories from our planet's past.