Pilosa Collection

Ground sloth droppings or coprolite
Ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii) fossilised droppings or coprolite, 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, Chile

Megatherium, giant ground sloth
Skeleton of an extinct creature that roamed cool, dry, scrub and grasslands of South America 100, 000 years ago. On display at the Natural History Museum, London

Close up of a young Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) nurses its baby while hanging from a tree branch in the jungle of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Central America, Costa Rica
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) scratches its neck with its distinctive claw. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Serra de Canastra National Park, Brazil

Great Irish Elk, Megatherium
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Restorations of animals from Tertiary period
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Giant Ground Sloth, Natural History Museum
Photograph of a Skeleton of the Giant Ground Sloth (Megatherium Americanum). July 1902. Archive ref: PH/173/244 Date: 1902

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

Southern anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) Formoso River, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Hoffmanns Two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) mother and baby, aged 2 months, in tree, Costa Rica. Rescued and released by Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking in habitat, Hato El Cedral. Llanos, Venezuela

Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) wild sloth in tree at Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Brown throated three toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) hanging from branch, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Northern tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) sleeping in a tree Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

Northern tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Unau / two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) portrait, French Guiana

Juvenile of Three-Toed Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) hanging on a tree. Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Adult Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking across savannah. Los Llanos, Colombia, South America

Hoffmanns Two-toed Sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) orphaned babies in rehabilitation program, Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus) climbing on tree branch, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging for ant and termite nests across savannah grassland, Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pantanal, Brazil

DDE-90038527
South America, Brazil, Amazon. Three-toed sloth in the trees of the Amazon Rainforest. Date: 26/08/2009

Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) female carrying young on her back, Northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso State, Brazil, South America

Hoffmanns two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) hanging from tree branch, Panama, Central America

A Three-toed Sloth slowly makes its way along a pole at London Zoo, c. 1913 (b / w photo)
1762503 A Three-toed Sloth slowly makes its way along a pole at London Zoo, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Linnaeuss Two-toed Sloth (coloured engraving)
1000016 Linnaeuss Two-toed Sloth (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Jacques de Seve Engraver)

Pale-throated Sloth (coloured engraving)
1000636 Pale-throated Sloth (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:George Edwards Engraver)

Spanish needle, Bidens pilosa (Striped-flowered bidens, Bidens striata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The

Toad lily, Tricyrtis maculata (Tricyrtis pilosa). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Hairy phlox or lychnidea, Phlox pilosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T. Curtis, London, 1810

Giant Anteater (coloured engraving)
1000019 Giant Anteater (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Jacques de Seve Engraver)

Silky Anteater (coloured engraving)
1000017 Silky Anteater (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Kretsch Engraver)

Maned Sloth (coloured engraving)
1000014 Maned Sloth (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:de Wailly Engraver)

Southern Tamandua (coloured engraving)
1000020 Southern Tamandua (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver)

RF - Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking on ranch, with cattle in the background. Los Llanos, Unarmas Reserve

Brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) mother and baby, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), two sniffing air in savanna. Caiman Ecological Refuge, Southern Pantanal, Moto Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging in palm savannah grasslands. Southern Pantanal, Moto Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. September

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) approaching livestock fence, Pantanal. Brazil

Hoffmanns Two-toed sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni) two orphan babies in Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Sketch by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Megatherium animal from the Pleistocene epoch of South America
Megatherium americanum from the Pleistocene epoch of South America

Eremotherium approaches a pair of Arctodus grazing on trees. Eremotherium was a giant ground sloth of North and South America that lived 800, 000 to 11, 000 years ago

A Brown-throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby - Corcovado National Park
A Brown-Throated Sloth (Bradypus variegatus) and her baby. Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Detail of head and shoulders of Megatherium skeleton, from Southern America
Fossils - Detail of head and shoulders of a Megatherium skeleton. From Southern America

Ground sloth skin C016 / 6151
Ground sloth skin. Skin from the extinct ground sloth (Mylodon darwinii). This is a 13, 000 year old specimen from the Pleistocene, found in Chile

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"Pilosa: Exploring the Fascinating World of Ancient Giants and Modern Marvels" Journey back in time to the era of Megatherium, the giant ground sloth, as we uncover the secrets of Pilosa. Witness a heartwarming moment as a young Brown-throated Sloth nurses its baby, showcasing the tender side of these incredible creatures. Immerse yourself in Central America's natural wonders, particularly Costa Rica, where Pilosa species thrive amidst lush landscapes. Venture into Brazil's Serra de Canastra National Park and encounter the majestic Giant Anteater - an emblematic member of the Pilosa family. Discover remnants from prehistoric times at Great Irish Elk and Giant Ground Sloth exhibits in Natural History Museums worldwide. Unearth ancient connections between Megatherium and Glyptodon - two remarkable giants that once roamed our planet together. Delve into intriguing scientific findings with Ground Sloth droppings or coprolite studies, shedding light on their dietary habits and ecosystems. Experience awe-inspiring restorations depicting animals from Tertiary period - a glimpse into Earth's past biodiversity like never before. Observe grace personified as a Giant Anteater gracefully walks through Pantanal in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil - truly a sight to behold. Encounter another enchanting member family – Southern anteater (Tamandua tetradactyla) along Formoso River in Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul. Embark on this captivating journey through time and space with Pilosa – where ancient giants meet modern marvels.