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 on display in a museum.

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

Poster for a Mammoth exhibition.

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

Woolly Mammoth on display.

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 elephant models in a museum display.

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

A beautiful display showcasing 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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