Megachoerus (SciiFii)

The Armor-faced hippo (Megachoerus americanus) is a species of entelodont artiodactyl that originally lived in what is now North America during the Eocene through Oligocene as an extinct species, Megachoerus latidens (though that species may have actually been Archaeotherium), and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to the modern forests, open woodlands, and grasslands of North America to help boost biodiversity. The armor-faced hippopotamus is a rather large mammal that grows to be about 3.3 meters (10 feet) in length, 1.7 meters (5.5 feet) tall at the shoulders, and weigh around 1000 kg. Although it resembles a cow-sized pig or peccary, like other entelodonts, it is actually most closely related to whales and hippos. Like all entelodonts, the armor-faced hippo has typical artiodactyl legs but lack specializations for fast running; though it supports its weight on cloven hooves, the foot bones remain unfused, and the toes can spread as camelid feet do. This structure, unique to entelodonts, helps the animal move easily on soft ground. It is an omnivore that primarily feeds on roots, tubers, fruits, carrion, insects, fish, and small-to-medium-sized animals (except humans or domestic animals). The conservation status of the armor-faced hippopotamus is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the armor-faced hippotamus's wide range, and its ability to tolerate most of human activities, allowing it to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii