Coryphodon (SciiFii)

Coryphodon eocaenus, also known as the saber-toothed hippopotamus or saber-toothed hippo, is a pantodont mammal which originally lived in North America during the Late Paleocene to Middle Eocene, and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii, and was introduced to modern swamps of both North and South America to help boost biodiversity. At about 1 metre (3.3 ft) at shoulder height and 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) in body length, Coryphodon is one of the largest-known mammals of its time when this species first existed. The saber-toothed hippopotamus is very slow, with long upper limbs and short lower limbs, which are needed to support its weight. However, it still defends itself from predators with its large, sharp canine teeth. It has one of the smallest brain/body ratios of any mammal, living or extinct, possessing a brain weighing just 90 grams (3.2 oz) and a body weight of around 500 kilograms (1,100 lb). The saber-toothed hippopotamus has a semi-aquatic lifestyle, living in swamps and marshes like a hippopotamus, although it is not closely related to hippos or any other animal known. It has very strong neck muscles and short tusks that are used to uproot swamp plants. The other teeth in the mouth are suited for processing plants that are grabbed by browsing. The conservation status of the saber-toothed hippopotamus is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the saber-toothed hippopotamus' wide range, and its tolerance level towards human activities similar to those of whitetail/mule deer, allowing it to survive and flourish in parts of cities and suburbs.
Category:Animals
Category:SciiFii
Category:Mammals
Category:Cenozoic Park