megatherium
Never heard of a Megatherium? That is possible, because until today it could only be admired in America. A megatherium was a huge and slow-moving mammal that lived during the Pleistocene in South America. But partly because of Professor Das, this giant sloth can now be admired in The Hague.
Who is Professor Das?
The story of Professor Das takes place hundreds of years ago in a special place in The Hague† In a beautiful town house on the Jan Huybersplein the absent-minded professor and explorer Mr Das lived. He had only one passion, collecting and discovering various naturalia and exotica from all over the world.
Extinct
The Megatherium died out about 11.000 years ago. This Ice Age mammal was the largest of the ground sloths; The name Megatherium means 'great beast'. It was given this name in 1856 by paleontologist Richard Owen. It is the largest land mammal known to have existed, weighing up to 4 tons and measuring up to 6 meters in length. Better to compare with the modern elephant.
Unique in the Netherlands
This unique imitation of the Megatherium is a special item for the Netherlands and can only be admired in Mappa Mundia, element of Avonturia† Within the walls of Mappa Mundia you will find more beautiful pieces such as the Triceratops and T-rex. This is just the beginning of Mappa Mundia. Be further amazed by animals, interactive quests and the zoopies.
Mappa Mundia
Mappa Mundia is a unique piece inside Avonturia where you play the adventures of Professor Das. This part can only be admired against payment. Open seven days a week.
