Reproduction
Object numberRCSHM/CO 3443
Scientific nameMegatherium americanum
CollectionCollege Museum
CategoryFossils
DescriptionA section through the cranium and teeth of a megatherium.
This specimen was one of those brought back to England by Charles Darwin after the voyage of HMS Beagle to South America. It was collected by Darwin in Punta Alta, Patagonia.
Collector/excavator
presented
Physical Location
Location
Not on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionDry. Dimensions: 410mm l x 250mm h x 175mm d.
Dimensions
whole length: 410 mm
whole height: 250 mm
whole depth: 175 mm
whole weight: 15000 g
whole height: 250 mm
whole depth: 175 mm
whole weight: 15000 g
Bibliography
Notes3D model of specimen available through NHM Data Portal / Sketchfab
