The Evolution of North American Rhinoceroses

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The family Rhinocerotidae has a long history in North America. From their first appearance about 40 million years ago, they diversified into a remarkable array of taxa, with a variety of ecologies at variance with the five living species. They ranged from delicate long-legged dog-sized forms, to huge hippo-like forms that apparently lived in rivers and lakes. This book includes a systematic review of the entire North American Rhinocerotidae, with complete descriptions, measurements, and figures of every bone in every species - the first such review in over a century. More importantly, it discusses the biogeographic patterns of rhinos, their evolutionary patterns and paleoecology, and what rhinos tell us about the evolution of North American landscapes and faunas over 35 million years. It will stand as an authoritative reference for years to come.