Title
Composite skeleton of a Megatherium
Caption
Composite skeleton of a Megatherium, made up of three separate specimens sent to Madrid between 1789 and 1798. The first was discovered near Buenos Aires, Argentina, the second near Lima in Peru, and the third in Paraguay. From "The Animal Kingdom" by George Cuvier (London, 1830). Engraving. Geology. Palaeontology.
Date
1830
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009920P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
19,9Mb (1,2Mb) / 11,8in x 6,5in / 3543 x 1959 (300dpi)