The Evolution of North American Rhinoceroses

By Donald R. Prothero

Book Overview

First appearing about 40 million years ago in North America, rhinoceroses diversified into an incredible array of taxa, with a variety of ecologies that don't resemble any of 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. Including a complete systematic review, and discussions of biogeography, evolution and paleoecology, this book summarizes our current knowledge of North American rhinos and constitutes the most complete reference available.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521832403
• ISBN13: 9780521832403
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.6" x 11.1"