Giant Siberian rhinoceros

Recent findings suggest that this giant rhinoceros coexisted with early modern humans, Neanderthals, and various other Pleistocene megafauna

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Giant Siberian rhinoceros

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Recent findings suggest that this giant rhinoceros coexisted with early modern humans, Neanderthals, and various other Pleistocene megafauna

Population
Went extinct around 200,000 years ago

This giant rhinoceros was also known as the “Siberian unicorn,” which was thought to have gone extinct 200,000 years ago. Recent advances in dating techniques have reshaped this timeline, suggesting it survived until at least 39,000 years ago. This extended existence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia likely overlapped with early modern humans.

Elasmotherium was a colossal creature with a single horn that reached up to 84 inches (7 ft) long, making it one of the largest rhinoceros species. The dating of these fossils prompts intriguing questions about the potential interactions between these ancient giants and early humans, adding a new layer of complexity to our understanding of prehistoric ecosystems.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
China
2023
Kazakhstan
2023
Moldova
2023
Russia
2023
Ukraine
2023

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No