Macrodontidae
Macrodontidae is a family of large, herbivorous mammals that lived during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, approximately 23 to 2 million years ago. They are known for their large size, with some species reaching up to 3 meters in length and weighing over 1 ton. Macrodontids are characterized by their robust build, short limbs, and a distinctive, flat skull with large, grinding teeth adapted for processing tough plant material.
Fossils of Macrodontidae have been found in North and South America, as well as in Europe and
The diet of Macrodontidae is thought to have consisted primarily of grasses and other tough, fibrous plants.
Macrodontidae is an important group in the study of mammalian evolution, as they represent a diverse and