Eons: When Rodents Had Horns
Horned gophers are the smallest known mammals and the only known rodents ever to have had horns. They are also one of only two known horned fossorial mammals, the other being Peltephilus, an extinct species of armadillo. Part of the "Eons" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 8 minutes 22 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animals, Evolution, Prehistoric Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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