Merycochoerus (SciiFii)

The river oreodont (Merycochoerus amphibius) is a species of oreodont (Merycoidodontoidea) native to the swamps, marshlands, riverbanks, and ponds across North America. It was once extinct since the Early Oligocene as an extinct species of Merycochoerus, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced to modern North America to help boost biodiversity. It is a 1 meter (3.3 feet) long cud-chewing plant-eater with a long face, tusk-like canine teeth, heavy body, long tail, short feet, and four-toed hooves. It is amphibious much like the hippopotamuses of the Old World, characterized by its elongated, barrel-shaped body and short limbs that are typical adaptations found in other semi-aquatic mammals. It is a social animal that lives in small herd of up to around 10 at a time. The conservation status of the river oreodont is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the river oreodont's wide natural range and its tolerance to most of human activities.
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