Placental Collection

Prionailurus bengalensis, Leopard cat
Watercolour from John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820

Wallaces Orang Utan
Pongo pygmaeus, bornean orangutan specimen. An Alfred Russel Wallace specimen

Megalomys desmarestii, antillean giant rice rat. Catalogue number NHM 1850.11.30.6

Oligoryzomys victus, St. Vincent pygmy rice rat (holotype). Catalogue reference NHM 1897.12.26.1)

The Avalanche
Plate 20 taken from The Life and Habits of Wild Animals, illustrated withdesigns by Joseph Wolf, London 1874

Davallia canariensis (L. ) Sm. hares foot fern
Sketch 18, Newfoundland Volume. From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ceratotherium simum, white rhinoceros
White rhinoceros. Sketch 121 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Capparis canescens, dog capers
Outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Antelope
Ff. 24. Drawing by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain James Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Engraved mammoth tusk
Mammoth tusk engraved of Grevettian age. 25, 000 - 30, 000 years ago during the Upper Palaeolithic and within the great Stone Age from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Illustration of a Pleistocene Placental (Megatherium americanum), an early mammal

Cetacea Edentata (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273158 Cetacea Edentata (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Listeriosis, light micrograph C015 / 6405
Listeriosis. Light micrograph of a section through a placenta in a case of listeriosis. This rare infection by the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria is usually due to food poisoning

Mammuthus primigenius, woolly mammoth

Blastocyst implantation, diagram
Blastocyst implantation. Diagram of the blastocyst (lower right), a cellular stage that occurs during human (and all mammalian) reproduction, five days after fertilisation

Human chorionic gonadotrophin molecule. Computer model showing the crystal structure of a molecule of the hormone human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)

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"Discovering the Placental World: From Megatherium to Przewalskium Albirostris" Step into a world where ancient giants roamed, as we unravel the mysteries of the placental creatures that once graced our planet. Meet Megatherium, the colossal giant ground sloth, whose size and strength awed even the bravest explorers. Venture further into this captivating realm and encounter Prionailurus bengalensis, also known as the Leopard cat, with its mesmerizing spots and agile movements. Witness Wallaces Orang Utan swinging through trees with grace and intelligence unparalleled in nature. Delve deeper still to uncover rare species like Megalomys desmarestii, an antillean giant rice rat that thrived on remote islands. Marvel at Oligoryzomys victus, a St. Vincent pygmy rice rat that adapted perfectly to its unique habitat. But beware. Nature's power can be both breathtaking and devastating. Experience The Avalanche's sheer force as it reshapes landscapes in an instant. Seek solace amidst Davallia canariensis (L. ) Sm. , commonly known as hares foot ferns - their delicate beauty contrasting against rugged terrains. Encounter Ceratotherium simum, better known as the white rhinoceros – a majestic creature fighting for survival against human threats. Discover Capparis canescens or dog capers; these resilient plants have adapted to harsh environments with tenacity akin to their canine namesake. Witness herds of graceful Antelope galloping across vast plains – their speed unmatched by any other land animal. Admire an Engraved mammoth tusk adorned with intricate designs from prehistoric times – a testament to humanity's artistic prowess throughout history. Finally, meet Przewalskium albirostris - white-lipped deer gracefully navigating treacherous terrains, embodying the resilience and beauty of nature.