Tertiary Period Collection (page 3)

Moth fly in amber
Moth fly exquisitely preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Earwig in amber
An earwig preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene

Click beetle in amber
A click beetle preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen originates from the Upper Eocene period

Cricket in amber
Cricket preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen originates from the Lower Miocene

Roundworm in Baltic amber
A roundworm (nematode) trapped in Baltic amber. Specimen is from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Donated by Arne Urup

Braconid wasp in amber
A braconid wasp preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene period

Cockroach in amber

Hoverfly in amber
Hoverfly preserved in Baltic amber. This specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Quercus mediterranea, fossil leaf

Pine cone in Baltic amber
A pine cone in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Image taken from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Damselfly wings in amber
A pair of overlapping Damsel fly wings preserved in Baltic amber. Dating from the Upper Eocene

Mite in baltic amber
A mite trapped in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period, about 35 million years ago

Wasp in amber
A digger wasp preserved in in Baltic amber. This specimen originates from the Upper Eocene and was donated by Arne Urup

Scale insect in amber
A scale insect preserved here in Baltic amber. These insects often secrete a protective, waxy covering. Specimen dates from the Upper Eocene

Bristletail in amber
A bristletail, Archaeognatha: Machilidae preserved in Baltic amber. Specimen originates from the Upper Eocene

Fly in amber

Social wasp in amber
A social wasp preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene. Donated by Cobra and Bellamy

Moth preserved in Baltic amber
A moth preserved in Baltic amber dating from the Upper Eocene period, about 40 million years old

Terebratula, a fossil brachiopod
The pedicle opening is very clear in this British Pliocene example of Terebratula measuing 6.6 cm in height

Septastraea forbesi, coral
This Pliocene coral from Maryland, USA is 10 cm long and is a fragment of a much larger colony

Sequoia affinis, fossil tree
This specimen of Sequoia affinis is from Florissant, Colorado, USA, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Juglans ventricosa, fossil plant
These specimens of Juglans ventricosa was found in Weisweiter nr Duren, Rhineland, Germany, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sabal comanonis, fossil plant. This specimen is from Axe-en-Provence, France, and is now held at the Natural History Museum, London

Ginko gardneri, maidenhair tree leaf fossil
This fan-shaped ginko florin dates from the Lower Eocene rocks of Mull

Stylemys nebrascensis, tortoise carapace
Depicted here is the carapace or shell of the Oligocene tortoise (Stylemys nebrascensis). Specimen originates from Western U.S.A

Weevil in amber
A weevil beetle preserved in Dominican amber. This specimen originates from the Lower Miocene period

Athleta luctator, fossil sea snail
A fossil sea snail (Athleta luctator) dating from the late Eocene rocks around Barton, England

Cupressinoxylon, fossil wood
Composite photomicrograph showing transverse (left), tangential (centre) and radial (right) sections through fossil wood; Cupressinoxylon from the London Clay at Ashford, Kent, England

K / T asteroid impact
K/T asteroid impact. Computer artwork, centred on the Yucatan Peninsula, where a massive asteroid impact (yellow) is thought to have brought about the extinction of the dinosaurs

Artists impression of Tertiary period landscape
Artists impression of a Tertiary period landscape. This period extended from 65 to about 2 million years ago and is divided into five epochs: the Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene and Pliocene

Ancient Earth. Computer artwork of the Earth at the time of the death of the dinosaurs, some 65 million years ago. The extinction of the dinosaurs is thought to have been brought on by a massive

Artists impression of Tertiary period landscape
Artists impression of a Tertiary period landscape. This period extended from 65 to about 2 million years ago and is divided into five epochs: the Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene and Pliocene

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The Tertiary Period, spanning from 66 to 2. 6 million years ago, was a time of remarkable diversity and evolution in the animal kingdom. Fossils like Anoplotherium commune and gracile Palaeotherium provide fascinating insights into this era. The discovery of a Uintatherium skull reveals the existence of massive herbivores that once roamed the Earth. Meanwhile, the formidable Andrewsarchus mongoliencis, represented by its impressive skull cast, showcases one of the largest terrestrial carnivores known to have existed during this period. Its sheer size instills awe and curiosity about life millions of years ago. Not limited to land-dwelling creatures, fossils such as Clypeaster altus give us glimpses into ancient marine ecosystems. This fossil echinoid reminds us that life thrived not only on land but also beneath the waves during this transformative epoch. Imaginary landscapes depicting groups of Palaeotheria and Anoplotheria transport us back in time, allowing our imagination to wander through lush environments teeming with diverse species. These engravings offer a window into an era when these magnificent creatures flourished across Europe. Color lithographs showcasing European animals from the Tertiary Period further illustrate just how different our world looked millions of years ago. From towering mammals to peculiar reptiles, these images bring prehistoric scenes vividly to life. Reconstructions of natural environments take us on a journey through time—a visual representation capturing what it might have been like during this ancient age. With vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, we can almost feel ourselves stepping foot into an unfamiliar landscape filled with wonders waiting to be discovered. Lastly, casts like Prosqualodon davidi's skull remind us that not all extraordinary creatures were terrestrial; some ruled over vast oceans too. These remnants help piece together an intricate puzzle revealing Earth's rich history before humans walked its surface.