Model of a dodo bought for the museum in 1938.

The head and feet are plaster casts, attached to a body covered in chicken or goose feathers with whole chicken wings added. The tail is made from tufts of ostrich or goose feathers. 

Most models are based on paintings of Dodos which were not scientifically accurate. Now, we know that Dodos were probably much slimmer than this specimen and had longer legs.

Museum object number: NH.38.34

See more: http://www.horniman.ac.uk/object/NH.38.34

Dodo Model

**Non-Commercial**
Lion Test LowMid poly animations idle
4K Textures Diffuse Roughness Metallic Normal Map

The lion is a large cat of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; short, rounded head; round ears; and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic; adult male lions are larger than females and have a prominent mane. Wikipedia
Mass: 190 kg (Male, Adult), 130 kg (Female, Adult)
Speed: 80 km/h (Maximum, In Short Bursts)
Trophic level: Carnivorous Encyclopedia of Life
Lifespan: 15 – 16 years (Female, Adult, In the wild), 8 – 10 years (Male, Adult, In the wild)
Scientific name: Panthera_leo

Lion (Lowpoly)

The elephant in the rotunda at the National Museum of Natural History: 

"The new installation incorporates the latest scientific information about these magnificent but endangered animals. Explore the evolution of elephants, discover insights into elephant behavior, and learn about the conservation challenges that threaten today's wild elephants. A new visitor information desk has also been incorporated to make visits to the museum easier and more enjoyable. Come see the new installation now open to the public."

Processed with 74 photos via Agisoft Photoscan.  There is a slight mesh issue with the ears and tail. 

** Check out the Autodesk Memento version run by @elephantskull at https://sketchfab.com/models/c8ee769b02054d0f94aee76a6e0c8c2d

Elephant in the Rotunda

This is a tweaked version of an orignal model by Stu Pond made for Manchester university along with outher great reconstructions can be found here
http://www.animalsimulation.org/files/84eab05587dbe0bdcd72eb098a692afe-7.html
The amends were based on skeletans by Gregory Paul and Scott Hartman, and skull photos by Witmer Lab 
 http://www.ohio.edu/people/witmerl/collections/Theropods/tyrannosaurusstan.htm
as well as two great resources found right here:
https://sketchfab.com/models/8bb05194fb6d4c8a9afa3c61a58d47c7
https://sketchfab.com/models/8ead7e1ec1c5401ba8cbc06727d6e7e8

This is a sculpture fit for my purpose but by no means completely scientific correct and could do with more tweaking, so feel free to download, tweak and re-share

Cheers

Tyrannosaurus rex Stan skeleton

Given the recent scientific news and the fact that I'm on the "experimenting with volumetrics" path, I figured out that trying to reproduce space objects with simple force-driven particle simulation could be a fun exercise. Here are some first tests !

This object was made by moving 1000 particles around (rigid body rotation initial speed, one central repulsive force and two attractive ones), and "registering" their paths in an alpha voxels grid (225x225x225), which I finally mapped to textured planes for the volumetric effect.

A final central sphere was used with refraction parameters to create the center "black hole".

Might be resource intensive, sorry for that !

Not a Black Hole - 1

3D model generated by 3DF Zephyr v3.300 processing 221 images - 3Dflow would like to acknowledge the provision of the datasets by ISPRS and EuroSDR, released in conjuction with the ISPRS scientific initiative 2014 and 2015, lead by ISPRS ICWG I/Vb.

Dortmund - Zeche Zollern UAV dataset

**4K Bactrian Camel Test 1 **
![](https://media.istockphoto.com/id/905354814/photo/arabian-camel-isolated-on-white-background.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=is&k=20&c=UZQt0ma_DjA0UZnaQ0LVmNhqTY4CUarwYfVJMKZou3U=)

Originally idle animations "Low poly western camel (Camelops hesternus)" (https://skfb.ly/ospWx) by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is licensed under CC Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/).

The Bactrian camel, also known as the Mongolian camel or domestic Bactrian camel, is a large even-toed ungulate native to the steppes of Central Asia. It has two humps on its back, in contrast to the single-humped dromedary. Its population of 2 million exists mainly in the domesticated form. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Camelus bactrianus
Mass: 480 kg (Adult) Encyclopedia of Life
Gestation period: 13 months
Family: Camelidae
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Artiodactyla
Phylum: Chordata

Bactrian Camel (Low Poly)

Reconstruction of an extinct Columbian mammoth (*Mammuthus columbi*). Fossil bones of this Ice Age species were excavated from the [La Brea Tar Pits](http://tarpits.org) in Los Angeles, California.

To learn more about the scientific and artistic decisions that went into making this model, read our [peer-reviewed paleoart description](https://doi.org/10.26879/1191).

Low poly Columbian mammoth (Mammuthus columbi)

The Komodo dragon, also known as the Komodo monitor, is a member of the monitor lizard family Varanidae that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang. It is the largest extant species of lizard, growing to a maximum length of 3 m, and weighing up to 70 kg. Wikipedia
Speed: 20 km/h (Maximum, On Land, Sprint)
Mass: 79 – 91 kg (Male, Adult), 68 – 73 kg (Female, Adult)
Scientific name: Varanus komodoensis
Length: 2.6 m (Male, Adult), 2.3 m (Female, Adult)
Domain: Eukaryota
Family: Varanidae
Kingdom: Animalia

Komodo Dragon Lizard

Scientific name: Cyprinus rubrofuscus
Lifespan: 25 – 35 years
Variety: Cyprinus rubrofuscus "koi"
Order: Cypriniformes
Family: Cyprinidae
Phylum: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
Ph Level-7.5 to 8
Habitate-Fresh River Water

Carp are a large group of fish originally found in Central Europe and Asia. Various carp species were originally domesticated in East Asia, where they were used as food fish. Carp are coldwater fish, and their ability to survive and adapt to many climates and water conditions allowed the domesticated species to be propagated to many new locations, including Japan.

The outside world was unaware of the development of color variations in Japanese koi until 1914 when the Niigata koi were exhibited at an annual exposition in Tokyo.   

Koi or more specifically nishikigoi, are colored varieties of the Amur carp that are kept for decorative purposes in outdoor koi ponds or water gardens. Koi is an informal name for the colored variants of C. rubrofuscus kept for ornamental purposes.

Source-Wikipedia

Koi Fish

3D scan of a trumpeter swan (*Cygnus buccinator*), which is the largest native water bird in Northern America and has been widespread there. These birds are around 1.5 meters long, with a wingspan of more than 2 meters. Trumpeter swans got their vernacular name due to their trumpet-like calls. This also reflects the scientific species name derived from "buccinare" – to trumpet. 

The exhibited specimen originates from the Tiergarten Nürnberg and came to the NHM Vienna in 1978.

This trumpeter swan can be found in Hall 30 of the Natural History Museum Vienna.

**Specimen**: *Cygnus buccinator* Richardson, 1832 

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-VS-75374

**Collection**: Natural History Museum Vienna, 1st Zoological Dept., Bird Coll. (curator: Swen Renner)

Find out more about the NHM Vienna [here](http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en).

Scanned and edited by Anna Haider and Viola Winkler (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Leo. Infrastructure funded by the FFG.

Trumpeter Swan (NHMW-ZOO-VS-75374)

3D scan of a taxidermized specimen of a Cuban Macaw, or Tricolored Macaw (*Ara tricolor*). This parrot species was native to Cuba and the neighboring island of Pines, before they were driven to extinction in the 2nd half of the 19th century. The use of *Ara tricolor* as food and pets and the deforestation of their habitat may have contributed to their extinction. 

This bird mount is not visible in the exhibition of the museum – it is part of the scientific bird collection of the NHM Vienna that holds more than 130,000 objects. 

Halls 29 to 32 of the NHM Vienna display many other bird specimens and species. 

**Specimen**: *Ara tricolor* (Bechstein, 1811)

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-VS-50.796

**Collection**: Natural History Museum Vienna, 1st Zoological Dept., Bird Coll. (curator: Swen Renner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/en).

Scanned and edited by Anna Haider & Viola Winkler (NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider. Infrastructure funded by the FFG.

Cuban Macaw (NHMW-ZOO-VS-50.796)

Reconstruction of an extinct western horse (*Equus occidentalis*). Fossil bones of this Ice Age species were excavated from the [La Brea Tar Pits](http://tarpits.org) in Los Angeles, California.

To learn more about the scientific and artistic decisions that went into making this model, read our [peer-reviewed paleoart description](https://doi.org/10.26879/1191).

Low poly western horse

We modeled the brain structure of Tyrannosaurus rex by CT scanning a fossilized braincase (AMNH FR 5117) from the collection of the American Museum of Natural History. We segmented the brain cavity and associated internal structures using Avizo, yielding what's known as a brain endocast. We then cleaned up the model in Maya, tweaked and branded it in Zbrush, and then uploaded it to Sketchfab. Ryan Ridgely did the 3D visualization work, and Witmer and Ridgely published a scientific article on tyrannosaur brain evolution, including this specimen, in 2009 (https://bit.ly/3TuVtqp). An OBJ file can be downloaded here and, if necessary, converted to an STL for 3D printing. Not for commercial use.

Tyrannosaurus rex - brain endocast - AMNH 5117

Reconstruction of a extinct saber-toothed cat (*Smilodon fatalis*). Fossil bones of this Ice Age species were excavated from the [La Brea Tar Pits](http://tarpits.org) in Los Angeles, California.

To learn more about the scientific and artistic decisions that went into making this model, read our [peer-reviewed paleoart description](https://doi.org/10.26879/1191).

Low poly saber-toothed cat (Smilodon fatalis)

Scientific name: Giraffa
Height: Northern giraffe: 4.6 – 6.1 m
Eats: Acacia
Mass: Northern giraffe: 550 – 1,200 kg
Daily sleep: 4.6 hours (In captivity)
Gestation period: Northern giraffe: 15 months

The giraffe is an African artiodactyl mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. It is traditionally considered to be one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. However, the existence of up to nine extant giraffe species has been described, based upon research into the mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as morphological measurements of Giraffa. Seven other prehistoric species, known from fossils, are extinct.

The giraffe has intrigued various cultures, both ancient and modern, for its peculiar appearance, and has often been featured in paintings, books, and cartoons. It is classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as vulnerable to extinction, and has been extirpated from many parts of its former range.

Source : Wikipeidia

Thanks To Blender

Giraffe

**Caption**

![](https://api.nakala.fr/data/10.34847/nkl.dcb556l7/00c3fe4397949017495a9461d80bf3a000b3310a) 

See uninterpreted vs. analysed surveys separately: https://skfb.ly/oUzKQ, https://skfb.ly/oUP77, & https://skfb.ly/oUQVo, vs. https://skfb.ly/oUPKr, https://skfb.ly/oUAUM & https://skfb.ly/oUQVs.

How to quote this model in a scientific paper?

Fr. Colin, “Middle Kingdom Artifacts dumped by Padiamenope's Workmen, Synthesis”, Maquette AS-2023-2Q-3, 2X-1 & 3D-4, Strasbourg, 2024, DOI: 10.34847/nkl.dcb556l7.

Specifying the model DOI is necessary to ensure its permanent quotation, regardless of its location. It is stored in a long-lasting way on the data service “Nakala” of the “TGIR Huma-Num” (https://www.nakala.fr).

**Bibliography**: [Colin 2024 (fig.1)](https://clae.hypotheses.org/4084).

Photogr. survey & modeling: Fr. Colin. Topo: Cassandre Hartenstein, Univ. Strasbourg UMR 7044 Archimède. Partners: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, IFAO, Univ. Strasbourg, CNRS.

**CC BY-NC-ND licence**

Middle Kingdom Artifacts dumped by Padiamenope

Hippotragus _niger
 Lowpoly 4 k pbr textures material 
 
 The sable antelope is a large antelope which inhabits wooded savanna in East and Southern Africa, from the south of Kenya to South Africa, with a separated population in Angola. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Hippotragus niger
Mass: 220 kg (Adult) Encyclopedia of Life
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable) Encyclopedia of Life
Gestation period: 273 days Encyclopedia of Life
Family: Bovidae
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Artiodactyla

Sable Antelope (Low Poly)

* Blend File 3.6.5 LTS 
* 4KPBR ,
* Animated
* Rigged
* 
* Triangles -10090
* Faces -10090
* Edges -15135
* Vertices -5051


**The pyjama shark or striped-catshark is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to the coastal waters of South Africa. This abundant, bottom-dwelling species can be found from the intertidal zone to a depth of around 100 m, particularly over rocky reefs and kelp beds. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Poroderma africanum
Conservation status: Near Threatened Encyclopedia of Life
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Phylum: Chordata**

Pyjama Shark Free

Full name: **Astronomical telescope with a Gregorian mirror system**

This type of telescope was first described in 1663 by James Gregory (1638-1675), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer, professor at the University of Edinburgh and St. Andrews University in Scotland. Inventor of the first reflecting telescope. He proposed a method of determining an astronomical unit based on observations of the transit of Venus in front of the disc of the Sun. 

This particular telescope was engineered by Jesse Ramsden (1735–1800), optician, maker of scientific instruments, mainly astronomical and navigational ones, Fellow of the Royal Society in London.

**For more images and further information, visit:** https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/2778

Inventory number: 4044; 42/V

Localisation of the physical object: Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius, Kraków, Poland

**Digitalisation: Regional Digitalisation Lab, Małopolska Institute of Culture in Kraków, Poland; “Virtual Museums of Małopolska” project**

Gregorian reflecting telescope (1700s)

The Włocławek reliquary (also known as the Kruszwica reliquary) was created in the 2nd quarter of the 12th century, supposedly in Swabia. It is linked to the Zwiefalten workshop. According to an erroneous 19th-century scientific hypothesis, it was to have come from the Kruszwica cathedral. Until the mid-19th century the exhibit was kept in the cathedral treasury in Włocławek. The cathedral chapter donated the reliquary to Kazimierz Stronczyński, who passed it on to a well-known collector, Józef Rusiecki. The exhibit entered the collection of the National Museum in Kraków in 1909 as a donation from Stanisław Ursyn-Rusiecki, son of Józef.

**For more images and further information, visit:** https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/127

Inventory number: MNK IV-Z-1954/1

Localisation of the physical object: National Museum in Kraków, Poland

**Digitalisation: Regional Digitalisation Lab, Małopolska Institute of Culture in Kraków, Poland; “Virtual Museums of Małopolska” project**

Włocławek reliquary

This 3D model represents the heart of a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), created with anatomical accuracy for educational and scientific visualization purposes. The model is designed based on standard mammalian cardiac anatomy and is suitable for use in zoology, veterinary science, biology education, and comparative anatomy studies.

The heart clearly shows its external morphology, including the atrial and ventricular regions, major blood vessels, and overall realistic shape. The surface detailing and proportions are optimized to closely resemble a real rabbit heart while maintaining clarity for learning and demonstration.

Rabbit Heart

**Milky Way Galaxy – Spiral Galaxy (3D Model)**

This model represents the Milky Way, the vast spiral galaxy that contains our solar system and billions of stars. The design focuses on capturing the galaxy’s iconic spiral arms, dense central core, and glowing star fields, while maintaining a clear, readable structure.

The swirling arms are filled with luminous dust clouds, star clusters, and cosmic glow, conveying the immense scale and motion of this massive system. The goal was to visualize the Milky Way in a way that feels both scientifically inspired and visually cinematic.

Milky Way: Spiral Galaxy

**Helix Nebula – Stylized Cosmic Remnant (3D Model)**

This model presents a stylized interpretation of the Helix Nebula, a planetary nebula formed from the outer layers of a dying star. The design emphasizes luminous gas clouds, radiant energy gradients, and layered light structures to evoke the nebula’s immense scale and ethereal presence.

Rather than aiming for strict scientific reconstruction, this version focuses on visual impact—blending vibrant color transitions, glowing plasma-like forms, and subtle distortion effects to create a cinematic and immersive cosmic object. The result is a nebula that feels alive, dynamic, and otherworldly.

This model is ideal for space-themed scenes, cinematic renders, sci-fi environments, and artistic visualizations.

**Features:**

Glowing gaseous structure

Layered light and energy effects

Stylized cosmic form

Strong depth and color gradients

Cinematic presentation

Real-time friendly

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