Eons: The Rise and Fall of the Tallest Mammal to Walk the Earth
It arose from rhino ancestors that were a lot smaller, but Paraceratherium would take a different evolutionary path. Believe it or not, it actually became so big that it probably got close to what scientists think might be the actual upper limit for a land mammal. Part of the "Eons" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 53 seconds
- Topic: History, Science
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Evolution, Prehistoric Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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