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Andrew's Embolotherium

Embolotherium andrewsi, with its unique nasal crest, dominated Eocene-era Central Asia. This herbivore's striking horn-like structure likely played a role in social interactions. As a key herbivore, it shaped its floodplain ecosystem, coexisting with diverse prehistoric fauna.

1996.843 kg
Weight
Length: 4.8778 m; Height: 2.4384 m
Size
Characteristics
Embolotherium andrewsi was a large, rhinoceros-like mammal from the late Eocene epoch, around 37 million years ago. Known for its distinctive horn-like structure on its snout, it roamed the ancient floodplains of Central Asia. This herbivore likely used its horn for display or combat during mating rituals.
Distribution Range of the Andrew's Embolotherium
Embolotherium andrewsi, an extinct genus of large, hornless rhinoceros-like mammals, is primarily known from fossil records in Central Asia, specifically the Eocene formations of Mongolia. Fossils have been predominantly found in the Gobi Desert region.
Andrew's Embolotherium's Habitat
Environmental Conditions
During the Eocene epoch, the environment of what is now the Gobi Desert was likely much more humid and temperate, supporting lush vegetation in a subtropical to warm temperate climate. This region would have included forests and open woodland areas.
Ecological Niche
Embolotherium andrewsi likely inhabited areas that supported large herbivorous mammals, feeding on a variety of plant material available in its environment. The species was adapted to a browsing lifestyle, utilizing its large body size to forage on vegetation in forested regions.