Palaeomastodon was a species of Proboscidean related to Moeritherium. Its lover jaw was elongated like a shovel so it drink water more efficiently. Despite its name, it was nether the ancestor or related to the American Mastodon.
Facts[]
Palaeomastodon fossils have been found in Africa, lived some 36-35 MYA. They are believed to be the ancestors of elephants or mastodons. This genus is related to Moeritherium.
Palaeomastodon had tusks, both upper and lower. It had a trunk. It was 1 to 2 meters tall and weighed up to 2 tonnes. The lower tusks were flat rather than pointed cones, and were probably used to scoop plants from swampy water.
In Walking with... Series[]
The Complete Guide To Prehistoric Life[]
In The Complete Guide To Prehistoric Life, it is mentioned as an animal that is the possible ancestor of the elephants and their kin.
Sea Monsters[]
In the Sea Monsters companion book, it is portrayed as the dominant land herbivore.