Top 10 Prehistoric Mammal Herbivores

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Top 10 Prehistoric Mammal Herbivores

Woolly Mammoth - One of the most famous relatives of the elephant, there were many different species of the Woolly Mammoth that ranged all over the world. They went extinct due to over hunting and climate change.

Brontotherium - Even though it resembles the Rhino, it is actually a close relative of the horse, it went extinct due to hunting by humans and predators and climate change.

Stegodon - Another relative of the elephant, it went extinct due to climate change and human hunting.

Doedicurus - Was a prehistoric glyptodont and was the size of a car, and was equipped with a deadly tail. It could be hunted and killed if it was to be rolled onto its back or side.

Deinotherium - Was another relative of the Elephant, it was very aggressive and was a common killer of early humans.

Embolotherium - Another Rhino look alike, it is actually related to the Horse, went extinct due to over hunting and climate change.

Gigantopithecus - Was the largest of the great apes and was closely related to Orang-utans, it was 3m tall and could weigh up to 540kg or 1,200lb.

Mastodon - Another species of Elephant that lived in Asia.

Megatherium - Was a close relative of today's Sloths. They were not hunted by predators because of the sheer size and power of the animal as it was very strong and had large claws.

Wolly Rhinoceros - A relative of today's Rhinos. It had poor eye sight but a very good sense of smell, It went extinct due to climate change and over hunting.