Proboscidipparion (SciiFii)

The proboscis horse (Proboscidipparion tapirus), also known as the tapir-nosed horse and the trunked horse, is a species of horse that originally lived in China during the Pliocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and scrublands across Asia to help boost biodiversity. The proboscis horse is a rather large wild horse, growing to be about 7.5 (2.3 meters) long, 5.4 feet (1.65 meters) at the shoulders, and weighing about 180 kg on average. The proboscis horse is named due to the short, tapir-like trunk, hence its name and unlike most other horses, and its skull is more reminiscent of those of tapirs than other horses. The proboscis horse is purely herbivorous and feeds primarily on grasses, leaves, shrubs, fruits, roots, tubers, and shoots. There are three functional hooves on its feet, making it possible to move on the hard ground as well as on the soft swampy ground. The proboscis horse prefers to live near rivers and lakes, and its way of life is similar to the way of life of tapirs. Unlike tapirs, however, the proboscis horse is a social animal that can live in herds consisting of up to about 50 individuals at a time. The conservation status of the proboscis horse is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the proboscis horse's wide range.
Category:Animals
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Category:SciiFii