The Evolution of North American Rhinoceroses

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.

Author: Donald R. Prothero
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/07/2005
Pages: 228
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.03lbs
Size: 11.12h x 8.60w x 0.66d
ISBN: 9780521832403

About the Author
Prothero, Donald R.: - Donald R. Prothero is Chair and Professor of Geology, Occidental College, Los Angeles and Lecturer in Geobiology, California Institute of Technology.