Paleozoological Collection

Trilobite fossil. Fossil of a trilobite (Aristoharpes sp.) from the Devonian period (around 370 million years ago), showing the species characteristic, spade-like shape

Iguanodon and Megalosaurus, artwork
Iguanodon fighting Megalosaurus, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Cerapod dinosaurs compared to a rhino. The seven adult animals shown here are, from left to right: Nedoceratops; Torosaurus; Albertaceratops; a White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Prehistoric giant wombat, artwork
Prehistoric giant wombat. Computer artwork of a Diprotodon. These Australian mammals, also known as rhinoceros or giant wombats

Megalosaurus jaw, 19th century artwork
Megalosaurus lower jaw, 19th century artwork. Artwork from the 1886 ninth edition of Moses and Geology (Samuel Kinns, London). This book was originally published in 1882

Late Cretaceous life, artwork
Late Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed during the Late Cretaceous period (between 99 and 65 million years ago)

Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist C018 / 9410
Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940), French palaeontologist, using tools to uncover fossils in a sandstone quarry in the Vosges mountain range, France

Carboniferous landscape, artwork C016 / 5346
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of a typical swampy landscape during the Carboniferous period, which lasted from around 360 to 300 million years ago. At lower left is a large Arthropleura millipede

Cretaceous of Brazil, prehistoric scene C013 / 7112
Cretaceous of Brazil. Artwork of a coastal lagoon scene reconstructed from fossils in the Crato Formation of Brazil (108 million years ago, during the Cretaceous)

Trilobite fossils. Rock containing a number of trilobite fossils (Ellipsocephalus hoffi) from the middle Cambrian period (about 515 million years ago)

Triceratops dinosaur and rhino. Artwork of an adult Triceratops (left) from 68 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

Permian animals, artwork
Permian animals. Computer artwork of bear-sized predatory Inostrancevia sp. gorgonopsians attacking the herbivorous reptile Scutosaurus during the Permian period (around 300-250 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)

Ceratosaurus and Dacentrurus, artwork
Ceratosaurus (right) and Dacentrurus (left) dinosaurs fighting, artwork. Ceratosaurus was a carnivorous theropod. It was a bipedal predator, using its teeth and hind claws to bring down its prey

Cretaceous marine predators, artwork
Cretaceous marine predators. Computer artwork of three primary marine predators that shared the waters of the Western Interior Seaway of North America 75 million years ago

Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil C018 / 9409
Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil. Fossilised specimen of a Libelluloidea dragonfly. This specimen has a body length of 3 centimetres

Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection, France C018 / 9411
Grauvogel-Gall fossil collection. French palaeontologist Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940) with plant, fish and scorpion fossils from the collection she maintains

Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil C018 / 9408
Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil. Fossilised specimen of a Libelluloidea dragonfly. This specimen has a body length of 3 centimetres

Gallio scorpion fossil C018 / 9406
Gallio scorpion fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Gallio scorpion. The scorpion is 6 centimetres long

Gomphidae dragonfly fossil C018 / 9407
Gomphidae dragonfly fossil. Fossilised specimen of a Gomphidae dragonfly. This specimen has a wingspan of 7 centimetres. It dates from around 135 million years ago

Gallio scorpion fossil C018 / 9405
Gallio scorpion fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised specimen of a Gallio scorpion. The scorpion is 6 centimetres long

Dipteronotus fish fossil C018 / 9403
Dipteronotus fish fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised Dipteronotus fish. The fish is 10 centimetres long. This specimen dates from around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic

Dipteronotus fish fossil C018 / 9402
Dipteronotus fish fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised Dipteronotus fish. The fish is 10 centimetres long. This specimen dates from around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic

Dipteronotus fish fossil C018 / 9404
Dipteronotus fish fossil. Sandstone block containing a fossilised Dipteronotus fish. The fish is 3 centimetres long. This specimen dates from around 240 million years ago, during the Triassic

Cretaceous landscape C014 / 4722
Cretaceous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Cretaceous landscape in mid-Africa. A multituberculate (lower right) is on a branch

Carboniferous landscape C014 / 4723
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of animals and plants in a Carboniferous landscape. A scorpion (lower right) is on a fallen Sigillaria tree trunk. Nearby (lower centre) is an Eryops amphibian

Gorgonopsian reptile attack, artwork C016 / 5784
Gorgonopsian reptile attack. Artwork of a mammal-like reptile attacking an armoured reptile around 253 million years ago, during the Permian period

Dinosaur and early mammal, artwork C016 / 5785
Dinosaur and early mammal. Artwork of a feathered bird-like dinosaur (head at left) confronting an early mammal (lower right)

Fossil sand tiger shark teeth C016 / 5551
Fossil sand tiger shark teeth (Odontaspis robusta). Anterior teeth (tall, slender) and lateral teeth (triangular) are shown. Found in Early Eocene rocks, Abbey Wood, Kent

Eocene forest landscape, artwork C016 / 5349
Eocene forest landscape. Artwork of a forest landscape in the Baltic during the Eocene (56 to 34 million years ago). This region now lies in northern Europe

Dinosaur egg fossils C013 / 7359
Dinosaur egg fossils. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Dinosaur egg fossils C013 / 7361
Dinosaur egg fossils. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Dinosaur egg fossils C013 / 7360
Dinosaur egg fossils. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Dinosaur egg fossil C013 / 7358
Dinosaur egg fossil. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud. As the rock forms, the shape and anatomy of buried animals and plants can be preserved

Crocodilian fossil skull and cast. The first ancestors of crocodiles evolved around 220 million years ago in the Triassic Period. Fossils appear as rock slowly forms around objects buried in mud

Triassic of Australia, prehistoric scene C013 / 7114
Triassic of Australia. Artwork of a scene on the shores of a lake reconstructed from fossils found in Australia dating from the Triassic (250 to 200 million years ago)

Pangolin fossil C014 / 0161
Pangolin fossil. Fossilised remains of an extinct species of pangolin (Manis sp.). Pangolins are mammals that have large keratin scales covering their skin

Tiktaalik prehistoric fish, artwork
Tiktaalik roseae, computer artwork. This extinct lobe-finned fish lived during the Late Devonian period (375 million years ago). A Tiktaalik roseae fossil was found in the Canadian Arctic in 2004

Trilobite fossil. Trilobites are extinct hard-shelled, segmented arthropods. They lived in the Earths ancient seas between the Cambrian and Permian Periods (around 542-250 million years ago)

Dragonfly larva fossil. Fossilised remains of a Libellula doris dragonfly nymph from the Late Miocene period (around 12-5 million years ago). Found in Costigliole d Asti, Cuneo, Italy

Albertaceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Albertaceratops from 77 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 2 metres tall at the shoulder

Zuniceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Zuniceratops from 90 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 1 metre tall at the shoulder

Fossilised pterosaur footprint. Fossilised remains of a footprint made by a Pterodactylus cerinensis pterosaur during the Jurassic period (around 200 to 145 million years ago)

Nedoceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Nedoceratops (formerly known as Diceratops) from 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period

Diabloceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Diabloceratops from 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 2.5 metres tall at the shoulder

Torosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Torosaurus from 75 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. This cerapod dinosaur is around 2 metres tall at the shoulder

Early Cretaceous life, artwork
Early Cretaceous life. Artwork of a number of different prehistoric creatures that existed around 125-130 million years ago during the Barremian era of the Early Cretaceous period

Rhino and Pentaceratops dinosaur. Artwork of an adult Pentaceratops (right) from 75 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, compared to a modern adult White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world wonders. 🦖🌍 Unearthed from the depths of history, a trilobite fossil takes center stage. Its intricate exoskeleton tells tales of ancient oceans and long-lost creatures that once roamed our planet. Immerse yourself in a prehistoric landscape as Iguanodon and Megalosaurus come to life through captivating artwork. These majestic dinosaurs, with their razor-sharp teeth and powerful limbs, transport us to an era when giants ruled the Earth. Comparing cerapod dinosaurs to a rhino reveals astonishing similarities between these distant relatives. The sheer size and strength of these herbivores are awe-inspiring, reminding us that nature's design knows no bounds. Venture into the realm of imagination as artwork brings forth the image of a prehistoric giant wombat. This colossal creature sparks wonder about its existence and leaves us yearning for more knowledge about this mysterious species. A 19th-century artwork showcases the formidable jaw of Megalosaurus, capturing its ferocity in stunning detail. It serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with these ancient predators that once dominated land before making way for new forms of life. Dive beneath the waves with mesmerizing artwork depicting Cretaceous marine predators lurking in primordial seas. Their sleek bodies and sharp teeth remind us that even beneath tranquil waters, danger lurked at every turn. Meet Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, an esteemed palaeontologist whose tireless efforts have unraveled countless secrets hidden within fossils like Libelluloidea dragonfly fossil C018 / 9409. Her dedication inspires future generations to continue exploring our planet's rich paleozoological heritage. Travel across continents as we delve into Brazil's Cretaceous period through vivid imagery portraying a vibrant prehistoric scene. Here, unfamiliar creatures roam freely amidst lush landscapes - a testament to the incredible diversity that once thrived on Earth.