Quaternary Collection

A group of Dodo birds crossing a natural bridge over a stream

Smilodon on a mountainside

Malta, Birzebbuga, Ghar Dalam cave, Interior
Malta - Birzebbuga - Ghar Dalam cave. Interior

Big felines size chart, featuring Panthera leo atrox, Smilodon populator, Panthera tigris acutidens, Panthera leo spelaea and Panthera tigris altaica (the modern siberian tiger)

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

A Smilodon sits on a rock surrounded by golden fall fields
A Smilodon sits on a rock outcropping surrounded by golden fall fields. Looking down into the dense grass, he sees something he doesn t like

Smilodon dirk-toothed cats attacking a Glossotherium during the Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Full on view of a Saber-toothed Tiger

A pair of Dodo birds play a game of hide-and-seek
A pair of Dodo birds who have left the confines of the jungle and wandered closer to the beach to play a game of hide-and-seek. Note: these two are apparently not very good at the game

A saber-toothed cat tries to drive a short-faced bear out of its territory. The bear is annoyed and roars back in retaliation

The Saber-Tooth Cat with dagger like front canine teeth
The Saber-Tooth Cat, also called Smilodon, with dagger like front canine teeth

Geological map of southern Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland and Austria, published 1897
Geological map of southern and central Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland and Austria. Lithograph, published in 1897

A pair of Dodo birds waddle along a forest path

The Woolly Mammoth is an extinct herbivorous mammals that lived from the Pleistocene to the Holocene Periods

Male homo erectus running, white background

Dodo bird, side view. The Dodo is an extinct flightless bird that lived on Mauritius Island in the Indian Ocean

Columbian Mammoth trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped by asphalt at La Brea Tar Pits, California. Pleistocene epoch (Ice Age) of North America

A pack of Canis dirus wolves approach a Smilodon and its prey
A pack of Canis dirus wolves approach a Smilodon saber-toothed cat and its bison calf prey at La Brea Tar Pits, California, during the Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

A huge Megalodon shark swims after a pod of striped dolphins

Columbian Mammoth trapped in a sinkhole
Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) trapped in a sinkhole, Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Smilodon springing forward at viewer, Pleistocene Epoch
Smilodon (Dirk Sabertooth) springing forward at viewer, Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) of North America

Continental drift, modern era. Map of the Earth showing the continents as they are today, 200 million years after the start of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Horse-head engraved on bone
Late Pleistocene wild horses head engraved on the right fourth metatarsal bone of a horse, specimen (NHM 38745). Found among horse remains from the Late Magdalenian site of Roc du Courbet, Bruniquel

Acropora, a scleractinian coral
Branch, 9 cm long, of the scleractinian coral Acropora from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Millepora
Branching colony, 11 cm in height, of the hydrozoan Millepora from the Pleistocene of Aldabra in the Indian Ocean

Fungia, coral
Fungia is a free-living scleractinian coral. In this large example, almost 10 cm in diameter, from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Illustration of geological periods, from Cambrian period to Quaternary period

Model of landform evolution in the prehistoric era, including Quaternary, Tertiary, Cretaceous, Jurassic, Triassic, Permian, Carboniferous, Devonian, Silurian, Ordovician, Precambrian periods

Illustration of male Steppe Bison or Steppe Wisent (Bison priscus) standing on grass

Artists concept of Meteor Crater, Arizona, USA

Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania
January 24, 2008 - Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania

A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger observes the landscape for its next meal
A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger observes the landscape in hopes of spotting possible prey for its next meal

A Sabre Tooth Tiger springs its trap as it leaps out at any ususpecting prey
A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger springs its trap as it leaps out at any ususpecting prey

A Sabre Tooth Tiger stands in the entrance to a cave
A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger stands in the entrance to a cave overlooking the landscape before it

A pair of Sabre Tooth Tigers in a fight over territory

A huge Megalodon shark swimming in clear ocean waters
A huge Megalodon shark swims next to a colorful coral reef in clear ocean waters

A Sabre Tooth Tiger stands in the entrance to his home
A lone Sabre Tooth Tiger stands in the entrance to his home, overlooking the landscape before it

A pair of Sabre Tooth Tigers experience the first signs of winter snow in their mountainous habitat

A mother Arctodus bear with her twin cubs during the Earths Pleistocene Era

Two Woolly Mammoths searching for better vegetation to eat
A rosy morning finds two Woolly Mammoths searching for better vegetation to eat

Smilodon Californicus sits atop a rock at the top of a hill bearing his fangs

A pair of Macrauchenia grazing in a prehistoric forest

A Saber Tooth Cat attacks a Woolly Mammoth
Life comes to an end for a Woolly Mammoth after a valiant struggle to get out of a bog

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

A lone Sabre-Toothed Tiger in a cold Pleistocene winter landscape
A lone Sabre-Toothed Tiger takes to the high ground in its quest to survive a freezing cold Pleistocene winter

A herd of woolly rhinoceros in a severe Pleistocene winter landscape
A herd of woolly rhinoceros scratching away at the permafrost ground in the hopes of finding something to eat during this severe Pleistocene winter

A pair of Andean Condors fly over an Amazonian village
A pair of Andean Condors, male and female, fly over a village in the Amazon basin 1, 700 years ago. The Andean Condor is a large vulture whose range includes the Andes mountains

Glyptotherium arizonae, a North American megafauna
Glyptotherium arizonae, a glyptodontid from the Pleistocene megafauna of North America

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"Unveiling the Quaternary Era: A Journey through Time and Extinct Wonders" Witnessing a rare spectacle, a group of Dodo birds gracefully traverse a natural bridge over a glistening stream, showcasing their resilience in the face of adversity. On the majestic mountainside, an imposing Smilodon prowls with silent grace, reminding us of the powerful predators that once roamed these ancient lands. Behold the colossal Megatherium, a giant ground sloth whose massive presence leaves us in awe as we explore Malta's Birzebbuga Ghar Dalam cave interior. Delving into history, we uncover an intriguing geological map from 1897 depicting southern Germany, Bohemia, Switzerland, and Austria - revealing secrets hidden beneath Earth's surface. Marvel at the formation of Earth's crust layers throughout time; vibrant colors on this lithograph guide our eyes from the Cretaceous Period to the captivating Quaternary Period. An intricately engraved horse-head on bone serves as an artistic relic connecting us to humanity's fascination with animals during this enigmatic era. Dive into underwater wonders as Fungia coral thrives beneath turquoise waters – remnants of marine life that flourished during this transformative period in Earth's history. Amidst golden fall fields stands a solitary Smilodon perched upon a rock; its fierce gaze reminds us of nature's ever-changing cycles and fleeting beauty. Witnessing primal scenes unfold before our eyes: ferocious Smilodon dirk-toothed cats relentlessly attack their prey - Glossotherium - capturing both fear and admiration for these extinct creatures' power. In full view emerges one of evolution's most iconic figures –the Saber-toothed Tiger– its menacing fangs serve as testament to adaptability amidst changing environments during this remarkable epoch.