Paleocene Collection

Prehistoric landscape during the Tertiary Era, Europe
View of a prehistoric landscape, with animals, during the Tertiary Era in Europe (Palaeocene to Pliocene)

Prehistoric birds, Cenozoic era (Paleocene, Oligocene), Dyatrima, illustration Biology, Zoology

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)

Whelk fossil. This spiral-shaped fossilised whelk is a gastropod from the extinct Clavilithes genus. Its fossils are found worldwide

Tertiary L scape
European landscape of the Tertiary period (Paleocene to Pliocene) Date: 65 - 1.8 million BC

Phenacodus, extinct genus of ungulate mammals from the late Paleocene through middle Eocene.. Colour printed (chromolithograph)

Pantolambda, an extinct genus of Paleocene pantodont mammal.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg

Moeraki Boulder, Koekohe Beach, New Zealand
November 13, 2007 - Moeraki Boulders, spherical septarian concretions created by cementation of Paleocene mudstone of the Moeraki formation, Koekohe Beach, New Zealand

Moeraki Boulders, Koekohe Beach, New Zealand
November 13, 2007 - Moeraki Boulders, spherical septarian concretions created by cementation of Paleocene mudstone of the Moeraki formation, Koekohe Beach, New Zealand

An Irish Elk stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside
Megaloceros giganteus, commonly called the Irish Elk, stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside. His huge antlers span over half the width of the image as he looks out of the past right at you

An Arctocyon on a rock

Pantolambda bathmodon is a pantodont from the Paleocene epoch of New Mexico

An Irish Elk stands proudly in a dense forest

Triceratops skull with early mammals from the Late Cretaceous and Paleocene of North America. Gobiconodon (insectivore, left), Ptilodus (early gnawer, center), Eodelphis (early possum)

British landscape with various prehistoric animals
British landscape, 350, 000 pb. Includes from left; Woolly rhino, Megaloceros (Irish Elk), Saiga antelope, Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Homo neanderthalensis, Cave lion, Arctic lemming

Fossilised upper anterolateral tooth of Striatolamia (Striatolamia Macrota)

Glomerula (Serpulid worms), fossilised on rock, early Jurassic-Paleocene era

Petrified forest, Argentina C014 / 1037
Petrified forest. Fossilised remains of tree trunks dating from the Palaeocene epoch (around 65.5 to 56 million years ago). Petrification is a term used to describe the fossilisation of wood

Fossil maidenhair tree leaf C016 / 5952
Fossilised maidenhair tree (Ginkgo gardneri) leaf. Speciemn from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, UK. Ginkgo gardneri is an extinct relative of the living Ginko biloba

Plesiadapis fodinatus, primate
Left section of a mandible of the primate, Plesiadapis fondinatus. Specimen dates from the Late Paleocene, silver coulee Quarry, Park County, Wyoming, USA

Ginkgo gardneri, maidenhair tree
Fossil leaf from Ardtun Head, Isle of Mull, Scotland. Paleocene/Eocene. Ginkgo gardneri is an extinct relative of the living Ginko biloba. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Assortment of fish fossils from the Paleocene
Fossil fish. Assorted specimens of fossilized fish, and some reptiles, which lived during the Paleocene period about 65 million years ago

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"Exploring the Paleocene: A Glimpse into Europe's Prehistoric Tertiary Landscape" Step back in time to the Paleocene, a fascinating era of prehistory that unfolded during the Tertiary Era. This captivating period witnessed dramatic changes in Europe's landscape and marked significant milestones in evolution. Among the diverse creatures that roamed this ancient land were remarkable ungulate mammals like Phenacodus, an extinct genus whose remains provide valuable insights into our planet's past. Another intriguing species was Pantolambda, a Paleocene pantodont mammal that once thrived across these lands. As we delve deeper into history, we uncover evidence of human evolution through stunning artwork depicting our ancestors' journey towards modernity, and is awe-inspiring to witness how far we have come since those early days. But humans weren't alone in this ever-evolving world; prehistoric birds also took flight during the Cenozoic era. One such avian marvel was Dyatrima, brought to life through vivid illustrations that transport us back to its majestic presence. Away from Europe's shores lies Koekohe Beach in New Zealand, home to an extraordinary geological wonder known as Moeraki Boulders. These spherical rock formations stand as silent witnesses to Earth's tumultuous past and offer a glimpse into what life may have been like millions of years ago. The Moeraki Boulders captivate all who visit with their mysterious allure and sheer size. Each boulder carries its own unique story etched by time and nature itself—a testament to the enduring power of our planet's forces. So let us embark on this paleontological adventure together—uncovering remnants of long-lost worlds while marveling at the wonders they hold within their grasp. The Paleocene beckons us with open arms, inviting us to explore its secrets and unravel more mysteries hidden beneath its ancient layers.