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|Brought back? = 1 male. |
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|Appearances = ''[[A Mammoth Undertaking]]'' and <br> ''[[Supercroc]]''|name = ''Elasmotherium''}} |
|Appearances = ''[[A Mammoth Undertaking]]'' and <br> ''[[Supercroc]]''|name = ''Elasmotherium''}} |
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| − | '''''Elasmotherium''''' is an extinct genus of animal indigenous to Eurasia during the Pleistocene epochs |
+ | '''''Elasmotherium''''' is an extinct genus of animal indigenous to Eurasia during the Pleistocene epochs, and is best known for the large horn on its head. |
==Facts== |
==Facts== |
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+ | The best-known species, ''E. sibiricum'' (also known as the '''Siberian unicorn''') was the size of an African giraffe and is thought to have borne a large, thick horn on its forehead which was used for defense, attracting mates, driving away predators, sweeping snow from the grass in winter, and digging for water and plant roots. Like all rhinos, ''Elasmotherium'' were herbivorous. Unlike many others, its high-crowned molars were ever-growing. Its legs were longer than those of other rhinos and were designed for running, giving it a zebra-like gait. |
| − | The known specimens of ''E. sibiricum'' reach up to 5 |
+ | The largest known specimens of ''E. sibiricum'' reach up to 5 min body length with shoulder heights over 2 m (6 ft 7 in) while ''E. caucasicum'' reaches at least 5 min body length with an estimated mass of 6 tonnes based on isolated molars that significantly exceed those known from the Siberian species. Both species were among the largest in the family rhino family, comparable in size to the [[Woolly Mammoth|woolly mammoth]] and larger than the contemporary woolly rhinoceros ''Coelodonta''. The feet were unguligrade, the front larger than the rear, with 4 digits at the front and 3 at the rear.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elasmotherium</ref> |
[[File:1x2 ElasmotheriumBreakingGate.jpg|260px|left|thumb|The ''Elasmotherium'' trying to break through the gate. (''[[A Mammoth Undertaking]]'')]] |
[[File:1x2 ElasmotheriumBreakingGate.jpg|260px|left|thumb|The ''Elasmotherium'' trying to break through the gate. (''[[A Mammoth Undertaking]]'')]] |
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==In ''[[Prehistoric Park]]''== |
==In ''[[Prehistoric Park]]''== |
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===''[[A Mammoth Undertaking]]''=== |
===''[[A Mammoth Undertaking]]''=== |
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| − | + | When [[Nigel Marven|Nigel]] traveled back to Asia 150,000 years ago to collect plant samples for [[Martha]], he encountered a large male ''Elasmotherium'' who was investigating his snowmobile. While at first it didn't notice Nigel because of it's poor eyesight, but picked up on Nigel's scent and began coming closer as Nigel backed away. Unfortunately a bull woolly mammoth in musth appeared behind Nigel and chased off the pair, causing Nigel dropping the bag with the plants. |
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| + | As Nigel went to retrieve his food bag he planned to rescue the ''Elasmotherium'' as he was grazing near the bag. Once he retrieved the bag Nigel waited for the rhino to charge him, allowing it to chase him through the portal and eventually into a holding pen. Later he could be seen grazing in his new enclousure. |
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| − | Later, Nigel went to retrieve his food bag, and noticed the ''Elasmotherium'' was near it. This was his one chance to rescue the ''Elasmotherium'' from extinction. He used himself as bait and tempted to lure the ''Elasmotherium'' to charge at him. He got the ''Elasmotherium'' through the time portal into the park. Nigel told the staff at the park to close the gates to trap the ''Elasmotherium'' which then tried to break down the gate with his horn. The large male ''Elasmotherium'' was the park's newest creature. He was then kept in the creature enclosure until his new enclosure was created. He was then moved there. He was able to settle in peacefully. However, he would not be seen again until episode six. |
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[[File:1x6_ElasmotheriumChargingAtOrnithomimus.jpg|thumb|260px|The ''Elasmotherium'' charging at the flock of ''Ornithomimus'' ([[Supercroc]])]] |
[[File:1x6_ElasmotheriumChargingAtOrnithomimus.jpg|thumb|260px|The ''Elasmotherium'' charging at the flock of ''Ornithomimus'' ([[Supercroc]])]] |
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| + | During head keeper [[Bob Arthur|Bob's]] shift of cleaning the dung out of the ''Elasmotherium'' enclosure, the park's ''[[Phorusrhacos]]'' escaped and investigated Bob, but was quickly lured back to it's own enclosure by two other keepers with a piece of meat tied to a car. |
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| − | The ''Elasmotherium'' makes his next appearance in this episode. Being large animals, rhinos like the ''Elasmotherium'' tend to get their enclosures cleaned quicker than other animals. Head keeper [[Bob Arthur]] had the unfortunate job of keeping the ''Elasmotherium's'' field free of dung. This was however interrupted as the park's ''[[Phorusrhacos]]'' had escaped. |
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| − | + | Laterthat day the ''Elasmotherium's'' fencing was broken down by a rampaging [[Titanosaur]], allowing him to escape. graze near the park's flock of ''[[Ornithomimus]]''. Bob tried to round up him and the nearby flock of ''[[Ornithomimus]]'', but they were all quickly scared away by [[Matilda]], a [[Tyrannosaurus rex|T. rex]]. Eventually it and the other escaped animals were captured and returned to their enclosures. |
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[[File:ElasmotheriumPortrait.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''Elasmotherium'' in it's home [[Elasmotherium Paddock]]]] |
[[File:ElasmotheriumPortrait.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''Elasmotherium'' in it's home [[Elasmotherium Paddock]]]] |
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Revision as of 23:55, 31 July 2019
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| Biological information | |
| Time period : | Pleistocene epoch |
| Lifestyle : | Herbivore |
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| Brought back : | 1 male. |
| Appearances : | A Mammoth Undertaking and Supercroc |
Elasmotherium is an extinct genus of animal indigenous to Eurasia during the Pleistocene epochs, and is best known for the large horn on its head.
Facts
The best-known species, E. sibiricum (also known as the Siberian unicorn) was the size of an African giraffe and is thought to have borne a large, thick horn on its forehead which was used for defense, attracting mates, driving away predators, sweeping snow from the grass in winter, and digging for water and plant roots. Like all rhinos, Elasmotherium were herbivorous. Unlike many others, its high-crowned molars were ever-growing. Its legs were longer than those of other rhinos and were designed for running, giving it a zebra-like gait.
The largest known specimens of E. sibiricum reach up to 5 min body length with shoulder heights over 2 m (6 ft 7 in) while E. caucasicum reaches at least 5 min body length with an estimated mass of 6 tonnes based on isolated molars that significantly exceed those known from the Siberian species. Both species were among the largest in the family rhino family, comparable in size to the woolly mammoth and larger than the contemporary woolly rhinoceros Coelodonta. The feet were unguligrade, the front larger than the rear, with 4 digits at the front and 3 at the rear.[1]
The Elasmotherium trying to break through the gate. (A Mammoth Undertaking)
In Prehistoric Park
A Mammoth Undertaking
When Nigel traveled back to Asia 150,000 years ago to collect plant samples for Martha, he encountered a large male Elasmotherium who was investigating his snowmobile. While at first it didn't notice Nigel because of it's poor eyesight, but picked up on Nigel's scent and began coming closer as Nigel backed away. Unfortunately a bull woolly mammoth in musth appeared behind Nigel and chased off the pair, causing Nigel dropping the bag with the plants.
As Nigel went to retrieve his food bag he planned to rescue the Elasmotherium as he was grazing near the bag. Once he retrieved the bag Nigel waited for the rhino to charge him, allowing it to chase him through the portal and eventually into a holding pen. Later he could be seen grazing in his new enclousure.
Supercroc
The Elasmotherium charging at the flock of Ornithomimus (Supercroc)
During head keeper Bob's shift of cleaning the dung out of the Elasmotherium enclosure, the park's Phorusrhacos escaped and investigated Bob, but was quickly lured back to it's own enclosure by two other keepers with a piece of meat tied to a car.
Laterthat day the Elasmotherium's fencing was broken down by a rampaging Titanosaur, allowing him to escape. graze near the park's flock of Ornithomimus. Bob tried to round up him and the nearby flock of Ornithomimus, but they were all quickly scared away by Matilda, a T. rex. Eventually it and the other escaped animals were captured and returned to their enclosures.
Elasmotherium in it's home Elasmotherium Paddock