‭ ‬Pyrotheriidae. - Prehistoric-Wildlife

Pyrotherium

In Depth about Pyrotherium Pyrotherium was a fairly large and heavily built quadrupedal mammal that seems to have been similar to primitive elephants that were living in other parts of the world.‭ ‬ This is yet another case of convergent evolution that is displayed by South American mammals which during this time would have been living … Read more

Baguatherium

In Depth Baguatherium was has been classed as a member of the Pyrotheriidae,‭ ‬meaning that the genus was related to mammals like Pyrotherium.‭ ‬Baguatherium‭ ‬would have been a heavy set quadrupedal herbivore that would feed upon low growing vegetation.‭ ‬The incisors in the mouth were enlarged and projected forwards out of the mouth,‭ ‬probably as … Read more