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Megatherium

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  • Skeleton of the Megatherium next to a human skeleton. Etching by W. H. Lizars.
  • The skeleton of a megatherium and teeth of a fossil bear. Coloured etching by S. Springsguth.
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    Skeleton of the Megatherium next to a human skeleton. Etching by W. H. Lizars.

    Lizars, W. H. (William Home), 1788-1859. | Date: 1822 | Reference: 42458i
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    The skeleton of a megatherium and teeth of a fossil bear. Coloured etching by S. Springsguth.

    Springsguth, Samuel. | Date: 1833 | Reference: 42497i
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