Eofauna Steppe Mammoth Helps Out with Museum Display
Scale models of prehistoric animals are not just appreciated by collectors, they can also help to educate and inform. Here is a wonderful example of a museum quality replica being used in a museum exhibition to help illustrate evolution. Everything Dinosaur was contacted by Dr Jan Fischer of the Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP, Dr Fischer wanted a Eofauna Steppe Mammoth model for a display case illustrating the evolutionary development of elephants.
Not a problem, as soon as stock of this 1:40 scale Mammuthus trogontherii model had arrived at our warehouse, one of our dedicated team members reserved a replica for the museum and emailed Dr Fischer. One purchase later and the usual customary swift delivery from Everything Dinosaur and Dr Fischer could add the Steppe Mammoth model to his display showcasing the diversity of Proboscideans and how their teeth show adaptations to different diets.
The Eofauna Steppe Mammoth on Display Next to a Steppe Mammoth Molar
Eofauna Steppe Mammoth used in museum display.
Picture credit: Dr Jan Fischer/Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP
Toothy Tales Illustrated by Prehistoric Animal Models
The Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP is located at the Lichtenberg castle (Burg Lichtenberg), near the picturesque town of Thallichtenberg in Rhineland-Palatinate, south-western Germany. It is the largest natural history museum in Rhineland-Palatinate and at the present time, it is hosting a special exhibition all about prehistoric elephants “Mammoths – Icons of the Ice Age”.
The Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP Exhibition Poster
Mammoth exhibition poster.
Picture credit: Dr Jan Fischer/Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP
Running until the 22nd April 2018, this exhibition “Mammoths – Icons of the Ice Age” includes a life-size replica of a Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), as well as lots of fossils and other artefacts that highlight the evolutionary history of this branch of the elephant family.
A Life-size Model of Woolly Mammoth at the Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP
Life-size model of a Woolly Mammoth on display.
Picture credit: Dr Jan Fischer/Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP
Amongst the numerous exhibits and helpful information boards look out for the replica of a frozen Mammoth calf from Siberia.
Showcasing the Evolution of the Proboscideans
Prehistoric animal models are used in a museum display.
Picture credit: Dr Jan Fischer/Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP
For further information about the “Mammoths – Icons of the Ice Age”: Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP (German),
A spokesperson from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“The molars give information on the diets of the various prehistoric and extant elephants in the display case and the scale models provide an excellent illustration of what the prehistoric animal actually looked like. The Eofauna Scientific Research Steppe Mammoth model has been created from three-dimensional scans of fossil material, so it is fitting that this very accurate prehistoric elephant model is being used in a museum display.”
To view the Eofauna Scientific Research model range: Eofauna Scientific Research Models.
The Beautiful Display Case Highlight Proboscidean Evolution
Proboscidean evolution on display.
Picture credit: Dr Jan Fischer/Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP
Our congratulations to Dr Fischer and everyone involved in the setting up of this most informative and carefully laid out museum exhibit.
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Thanks for your share! That’s a very good and successful display!
According to the final Mammoth picture, i am a little curious: why are their evolution not incremental?
The Proboscideans were very diverse and widespread, the display highlights a number of genera and focuses on the adaptations of the molars to different diets/habitats. Some of the animals shown in the display are not that close related to each other.