megatheres
Megatheres were a genus of extinct giant ground sloths that lived in the Americas from the Early Pliocene to the Late Pleistocene epochs. The name "Megatheres" literally translates to "great beast." These massive mammals were among the largest land animals of their time, with some species reaching lengths of up to 6 meters (20 feet) and weighing as much as 4 tons, comparable in size to modern elephants.
These herbivores were characterized by their immense size, powerful limbs, and large, clawed hands. Unlike their
Megatheres were widespread across South America and eventually migrated north into North America after the formation