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Great paleotherium
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881
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In this Victorian-era drawing by Alfred Waterhouse, the Great Paleotherium, an extinct odd-toed ungulate from the Eocene epoch, takes center stage in the majestic interior of London's Natural History Museum. Waterhouse, who designed the museum in the 1860s, masterfully incorporated intricate natural history illustrations into the building's ornamentation. This particular drawing, created between 1875 and 1876, showcases the Great Paleotherium in its natural habitat, surrounded by lush foliage and other prehistoric creatures. The Great Paleotherium, a member of the Perissodactyla order and the family Palaeotheriidae, was a placental mammal that lived approximately 50 million years ago. With its elongated snout, powerful limbs, and distinctive odd-toed feet, this ungulate stood out among its contemporaries. The Epitheria classification, which includes both ungulates and their close relatives, places the Great Paleotherium within the larger group of mammals. As a testament to the intricate detail and craftsmanship of the era, Waterhouse's drawing captures the essence of this ancient creature, transporting us back in time to the 19th century and the wonders of the natural world that captivated the Victorian imagination. The Natural History Museum, with its stunning design and commitment to preserving the history of life on Earth, continues to inspire and educate visitors from around the world.
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