Who remembers the time that Rhino's evolved to be one of if not the largest mammals to have ever walked the planet? Well let's talk about the enormous Paraceratherium!
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Mauricio Anton
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Origins & Evolution
2:15 Physical Attributes
4:15 Distribution and Habitat
5:25 Feeding
6:09 Predators
7:35 Extinction
9:42 Conclusion
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