Palaeotherium (SciiFii)

The horse-mimic (Palaeotherium equumimus) is a species of perissodactyl ungulate that originally lived from the Mid Eocene to earliest Oligocene of Europe as an extinct species, Palaeotherium magnum, and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced to the modern rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands throughout Eurasia to help boost biodiversity. The horse-mimic is a rather large horse-sized animal, usually growing up to around 4 feet 11 inches tall at the shoulder, but sometimes can grow to about 5 feet 6 inches tall at the shoulder. The horse-mimic is relatively robust with long legs and three-toed fore and hindfeet. The forelimbs are proportionally longer than the hindlimbs. Elongated but robust tarsal and carpal bones allow a cursorial locomotion in this species, similarly to horses. The cervical vertebra are also elongate, giving the horse-mimic a relatively long neck. It is a solitary browsing animal that feeds primarily on leaves, fruits, and even soft nuts. The conservation status of the horse-mimic is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the horse-mimic's wide range, and its relatively high tolerance to habitat loss, similarly to whitetail/mule deer, allowing it to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii
Category:Cenozoic Park
Category:Mammals