Tahroins

Tahroins are a type of prehistoric mammal that belongs to the family Equidae, which also includes modern horses, donkeys, and zebras. They were known to inhabit North America during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs, approximately 2.6 to 11,700 years ago.

The name "Tahroins" is derived from the genus name "Tahroinus," which was coined by paleontologist Harold Bryant in 1994. The genus was named after the Tah Richt meteorite crater, which is located in the state of Montana, USA. Bryant described the genus as a distinct evolutionary lineage within the Equidae family, characterized by its unique dental morphology and skull structure.

Tahroins were relatively large animals, with fossil evidence suggesting that they were about the size of a mid-sized modern horse. They likely had a mixed diet, consisting of plants and possibly small animals or carrion. Fossil remains of Tahroins have been found in various parts of North America, including the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Nebraska.

Tahroins are of interest to paleontologists as they provide a glimpse into the evolution of Equidae in North America during a time of significant geographic and climatic change. The study of Tahroins has aided in the understanding of mammalian evolution and the adaptation of herbivorous mammals to changing environments.