Paleoartist from Germanyhttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3mqucvt32ek2cA Palaeopleurosaurus chases after some Leptolepis near a Seirocrinus raft, that also attracts ammonites and Stenopterygius. This scene takes place in what is now Germany, around 180 million years ago. In the Posidonia Shale, these and other animals are preserved in exquisite detail.17 Jul 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqucvt32ek2chttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3mpre5uuyhs2iA Wuerhosaurus rushes to save its nest from plundering Dsungaripterus. This scene takes place in what is now China during the Early Cretaceous, around 130 million years ago. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2026. #sciart03 Jul 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpre5uuyhs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3mkrzbphpfk2vA Smilesaurus relaxes in the shade of a Glossopteris tree and a Cistecephalus comes out of its burrow. This image was a private commission. I do not own this image, so contact me if you do want to use it! Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2026. #paleoart #sciart01 May 2026 11:23 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrzbphpfk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3mkctf75vus2220-min-sketches from the "Walking with" #paleostream (in honour of the late "Walking with" composer Ben Bartlett) from 25th April 2026. Ornithocheirus. Brontoscorpio. Liopleurodon. Koolasuchus. Digital paintings by 'Paleo Pete' Peter Nickolaus, 2026. #paleoart25 Apr 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkctf75vus22https://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3mghx2z7nc22eA group of easily spooked Valdosaurus encounter a Valdoraptor that is trying to initimidate anyone who gets to close to its partner. This image was a private commission done for a kind fellow with the surname Vald (hence the choice of the dinosaurs). Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2026.07 Mar 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mghx2z7nc22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3m7uhd4m4ec2mResults from the paleostream from 13th December 2025. Grant, an Eocene ant-mimicking alienopterid insect. Sapeornis, a Cretaceous fruit-eating bird from China (wings corrected later). Xenosmilus, a Pleistocene saber-toothed cat from North America. Propleopus, a Pleistocene marsupial from Australia.13 Dec 2025 11:02 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7uhd4m4ec2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3m7suani4x22uA Patagomaia watches a huge Maip mark its territory by debarking a tree, which tells other individuals about its size and strength. This scene takes place in Argentina around 70 million years ago. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.12 Dec 2025 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7suani4x22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3m7b4tnyk6223At the Roman pontoon bridge over the Danube river near Carnuntum some teenagers are diving for valuables, when they discover a giant migrating beluga sturgeon and decide to test their courage. Austria, 200 AD. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.05 Dec 2025 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7b4tnyk6223https://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3m663jd7dcs2dA group of Dorygnathus use a Seirocrinus raft as a hunting ground for fish, when a big Eurhinosaurus suddenly breaches the surface. This scene takes place in Germany during the Early Jurassic, around 180 million years ago. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.21 Nov 2025 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3m663jd7dcs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3m5ny4il6cs2yMy cabbages! An aurochs has broken into a vegetable garden. While curious kids and domesticated cattle watch, a courageous farmer attempts to chase it away. This scene takes place in Poland around 1400 AD. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.15 Nov 2025 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ny4il6cs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3m3xiirst4s24A Shringasaurus enjoys the warm sun on its back while relaxing at a river. Digital animated painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.24 Oct 2025 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3xiirst4s24https://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3lvluibtg3223Great news! Plesionectes longicollum is a new genus and species of plesiosaur from Holzmaden, Germany. https://www.sachspal.de/plesionectes-longicollum/ This paleoart features two Plesionectes hunting near a colony of Seirocrinus. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.04 Aug 2025 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvluibtg3223https://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3luubr5bfh22kResults from the #paloestream from 26th July 2025. Depicted are from top left to down right: #Palaeocampa #Nektognathus #Wudingloong #Mirasaura Tags: #paleoart #prehistoric #prehistoriccreatures #paleozoic #prehistoricanimals #peternickolaus #paleopete #dinosaur26 Jul 2025 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3luubr5bfh22khttps://bsky.app/profile/peternickolaus.bsky.social/post/3leyzl4le522qA group of Pelecanimimus grab their chicks and flee through shallow water as a Concavenator attacks their nesting ground at the lake shore.05 Jan 2025 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:kwfp42j2o7ocvkvj654yhsih/app.bsky.feed.post/3leyzl4le522q