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Deinotherium giganteum, large prehistoric relative
Deinotherium giganteum, large prehistoric relative of the elephant.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg
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Creature Dinosaur Elephant Extinct Giganteum Hamburg Miocene Pleistocene Prehistoric Tiere Urwelt Deinotherium
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Deinotherium giganteum: A Gigantic Prehistoric Relative of the Elephant This chromolithograph illustration, titled "Deinotherium giganteum," showcases one of the most intriguing prehistoric creatures that once roamed the Earth. Depicted here is a large, powerful animal with distinct features that set it apart from its modern-day relatives, the elephants. Deinotherium giganteum, meaning "terrible beast with large teeth," was a massive mammal that lived during the Miocene and Pleistocene epochs, approximately 15-1.6 million years ago. This creature is considered a close relative of the elephant family, but its appearance was quite different. The most striking feature of Deinotherium giganteum is its elongated, downward-curving tusks. These tusks were not used for defense or foraging like those of modern elephants. Instead, they were likely used to extract marrow from bones or to crush the shells of large mollusks. The animal's body was also more robust and muscular than that of an elephant, with a broad, flat skull and powerful limbs. This illustration, created by F. John for the publication "Tiere der Urwelt" (Animals of the Prehistoric World) in 1910, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past. The rich colors and intricate details bring the extinct creature to life, allowing us to imagine what it might have been like to encounter this magnificent beast in its natural habitat. Deinotherium giganteum is just one of the many fascinating prehistoric creatures that have captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. This illustration serves as a reminder of the incredible diversity of life that has existed on Earth and the importance of preserving our natural history for future generations to explore and learn from.
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