Extinct
Information about extinct mammals of North America:
The massive amount of mammals that have lived on the earth and gone extinct is amazing in their diversity and variance of size. Some of the most interesting occurred during the the Pleistocene Epoch, which lasted from 1.65 million until about 10,000 years ago. During that time numerous types of land mammals inhabited the area that is now the Americas. While no one is completely sure why, most of the larger mammals died off, including the Saber-Tooth Cat, the Megatherium – which was a giant ground sloth of South America, the Mastodon, the Dire Wolf and the Short-Faced Bear.
Some theories are that a small meteor affected the local climate, that the invasion of early humans hunted them to extinction, or that there was enough of a climate change to drastically effect them – or that it was a combination of some or all of these factors. A few years ago, a near perfectly preserved baby wooly mammoth was found, and it it hoped that one day DNA taken from the animal might give scientist the ability to “grow” one of these long extinct animals.
American Lion – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the American Lion:
The American Lion (also called the Naegele's giant jaguar or American cave lion) is an extinct mammal that was native to the North American continent, going extinct roughly . It is a member of the family Felidae. It was native to northwestern South America during the Pleistocene epoch (0.34 million years ago to 11,000 years ago), existing for approximately 0.33 million years. It has been shown by genetic analysis to be a sister lineage to the Eurasian cave lion (Panthera leo spelaea or P. spelaea). It was one of the largest types of cat ever to have existed, slightly larger than the Early Middle Pleistocene primitive cave lion, P. leo fossilis and about 1/4 larger than the modern African lion The head-body length of the American lion is estimated to have been 5 ft 3 in–8 ft 2 inches (1.6–2.5 meters) and it would have stood 4 feet (1.2 meters) at the shoulder. While large, it was not the largest predator at the time - which was the Short-Faced Bear. It was not as heavy as the Saber-Tooth Cat, it was generally larger. Approximately one hundred specimens of American lions have been recovered from the La Brea Tar Pits, in Los Angeles, so their body structure is well known. Unlike their African relatives, the climate they lived in was colder and therefore like modern mountain lions they took refuge in caves. They are thought to have gone extinct about 10-15,000 years ago. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
American Mastodon – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the American Mastodon:
Mastodons are extinct mammals from the order Proboscidea. They are believed to have lived up until about 11,000 years ago. Just exactly why they went extinct is a matter of debate, but it seems a number of factors, such as climate change, hunting by primitive humanoid races and perhaps even a small meteor strike may have factored into their demise. While they were alive, the Mastodon inhabited much of the world, including what is now Asia, Africa, Europe and North and Central America. In recent years, there has been much talk about the possibility of resurrecting the species, because scientists have worked out part of the genetic structure of the animal.The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
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Ancient Bison – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Ancient Bison:
The Ancient Bison is an extinct mammal that was native to the North American continent. It was one of the most widespread of the herbivores and is the most common member of the order mammalia found at the noted La Brea Tar Pits in southern California. During the late Pleistocene era (240,000 and 220,000 years ago) the species Bison priscus migrated from Siberia and to Alaska, and eventually was replaced in mid North America by Bison latifrons. Antique bison branched out and existed until around ten thousand years ago. The modern Bison came from this species. Larger than the modern bison by 15-20 percent, the antique bison had horns that could reach a length of up to three feet. There has been much speculation as to why this species went extinct, although recent theories point to climate change as one of the major causes. Buy a Digital Download
Columbia Mammoth – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Columbia Mammoth:
The Columbia Mammoth is an extinct mammal that was native to much of North America down into Central America. This large elephant was part of North America's "Megafauna" (which are very large land animals) much of which went extinct some 9,000 years ago. There is some discussion as to why these large land animals, along with others, went extinct, but it is believed a series of events such as climate change, the arrival of humans into their range along with perhaps a small meteor striking the earth might have been the cause of their demise. The Columbia Mammoth was the largest of the mammoths and the largest elephants ever to have lived, measuring 13 feet (4 meters) tall and weighing up to 11 short tons (10 metric tons.) It was 10.7 feet (3.3 meters) long at the shoulder, and had a giant head that accounted for 12 to 25 percent of its body weight. The tusks were impressive too, and could grow to be longer than 6 feet (two meters) It was a herbivore, and likely fed on a variety of different types of plants and perhaps even fruits. The Columbia Mammoth is the state fossil of both Washington and Nebraska state. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Dire Wolf – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Dire Wolf:
The Dire Wolf is an extinct carnivore that roamed North and South America. At one point it was the most common predator in it's range. It went extinct about 10,000 years ago, having existed on the planet for some 1.7 million years. They were larger than today's Gray Wolf, having a length of roughly five feet (1.5 meters) weighing 110-175 pounds (50 -79 kg) which is roughly 25 percent larger than a Gray Wolf and the power of their jaws was thought to be about 130% stronger. The first specimen of a Dire Wolf was discovered in Evansville, Indiana in 1854. The Ohio river was low and a jawbone was found on the banks. There are many theories why the Dire Wolf went extinct while the Gray Wolf survived. Perhaps a series of environmental pressures such as a decline in prey, human predation and hunting and climate change forced the larger and less adaptable Dire Wolf into extinction. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Extinct Animals of North America Poster
Up until roughly 8,000-10,000 years ago, many large land mammals roamed all over North America. To this day we are unsure as to exactly why these animals - sometimes called "Megafauna" - died out when they did. Poster print featuring various species of extinct mammals that were native to North America
Species featured:
AMERICAN LION (Panthera leo atrox)
ANCIENT BISON (Bison antiquus)
COLUMBIA MAMMOTH (Mammuthus columbi)
DIRE WOLF (Canis Dirus)
HAGERMAN HORSE (Equus simplicidens)
JEFFERSON’S GROUND SLOTH (Megalonyx jeffersonii)
MASTODON (Mammut americanum)
SABER-TOOTH CAT (Smilodon californicus)
SHORT-FACED BEAR (Arctodus simus)
WESTERN CAMEL (Camelops sp)
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Extinct Mammals of North America Poster Print
All large land animals native to North America went extinct roughly ten-thousand year ago. There is a great debate as to why they went extinct, but generally it's believed to have various environmental disruptions. This poster print features fine art illustrations of some species of extinct mammals of North America
Species featured:
AMERICAN LION (Panthera leo atrox)
ANCIENT BISON (Bison antiquus)
COLUMBIA MAMMOTH (Mammuthus columbi)
DIRE WOLF (Canis Dirus)
HAGERMAN HORSE (Equus simplicidens)
JEFFERSON’S GROUND SLOTH (Megalonyx jeffersonii)
MASTODON (Mammut americanum)
SABER-TOOTH CAT (Smilodon californicus)
SHORT-FACED BEAR (Arctodus simus)
WESTERN CAMEL (Camelops sp)
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Extinct Mammals of North America Poster Print
Up until roughly 8,000-10,000 years ago, many large land mammals roamed all over North America. To this day we are unsure as to exactly why these animals - sometimes called "Megafauna" - died out when they did.
Species featured:
AMERICAN LION (Panthera leo atrox)
ANCIENT BISON (Bison antiquus)
COLUMBIA MAMMOTH (Mammuthus columbi)
DIRE WOLF (Canis Dirus)
HAGERMAN HORSE (Equus simplicidens)
JEFFERSON’S GROUND SLOTH (Megalonyx jeffersonii)
MASTODON (Mammut americanum)
SABER-TOOTH CAT (Smilodon californicus)
SHORT-FACED BEAR (Arctodus simus)
WESTERN CAMEL (Camelops sp)
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Gigantopithecus – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Gigantopithecus:
Gigantopithecus are extinct mammals from the order Primates. They lived in various locations in India, China and Vietnam from about nine millions years until about one hundred thousand years ago. While the fossil record is somewhat incomplete, it is believed that these apes grew to be very large, up to 10 feet tall (3 meters) weighing in the area of 1,200 pounds (540 kilograms.) Their massive bulk makes them about three times the size of modern gorillas. While little is known about their diet, it is believed they were mostly plant eaters because of the teeth that have been found and the climate and plant life that existed at that time. While there is no direct evidence, some Bigfoot enthusiasts believe that Gigantopithecus might be animal behind the many reported encounters with a large, bipedal ape in North America. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Hagerman Horse – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Hagerman Horse:
The Hagerman Horse - sometimes called the American Zebra is an extinct species of horse that lived from the Pliocene period to Pleistocene period which ended about 11,000 years ago. The name comes from the town in Idaho it was discovered nearby in 1928. The horse was believed to have first appeared about 3.5 million years ago. It grew to about 43-57 inches at the shoulder (110-145 centimeters) and weighed roughly 385 to 847 pounds (110 and 385 kilograms.) The horse likely inhabited grasslands and floodplains where it probably lived in large herds, much in the same way present day zebras live in Africa. It is the state fossil of Idaho. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
Jefferson’s Ground Sloth – Signed Fine Art Print
Information about the Jefferson's Ground Sloth:
The Jefferson's Ground Sloth is an extinct mammal that was native to much of the North American continent. IT is believed to have lived from roughly 15,000 BP to 10,000 BCE. It is one of several species of giant sloth that roamed both North and South America, until a series of environmental pressures forced all but a few species into extinction. The name "Megalonyx" was suggested by Thomas Jefferson, who would eventually become the president of the US. Jefferson's Ground Sloth grew to be 8 to 10 feet long (2.5–3 meters) and had the widest range of the extinct giant sloths. The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality: • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²) • Opacity: 94% Buy a Digital Download
