About Giants
'Giants' showcased the colossal prehistoric creatures that lived after the extinction of the dinosaurs, 66 million years ago.
Visitors discovered life-sized 3D sculptures, skeletons, and fossils in this immersive, family friendly exhibition. They encountered Otodus megalodon, the largest shark to have ever swum the oceans, and Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the biggest ever snake. This posed key questions, such as what advantages did their immense size offer? Why did they eventually face extinction? How were they discovered?
Visitors to 'Giants' immersed themselves in the world of a palaeontologist. Interactives were used to learn how fossils have been discovered, and how prehistoric giants were reconstructed.
The 'Giants' exhibition was designed and produced by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences.
Exhibition highlights
Discover the hunting patterns of Livyatan melvillei (Prehistoric sperm whale).
Visitors watching a video about Smilodon populator (Sabre-toothed cat).
Learn about Panthera spelaea (Cave lion) and Megaloceros giganteus (Giant deer).
Discover the life-sized 3D sculpture of Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly mammoth).
Learn about Megatherium americanum (Giant ground sloth).
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