Giant Short-Faced Bear
The giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) was a formidable predator during the Ice Age, towering over modern bears with a height of more than 14 feet when standing on its hind legs. Unlike today's bears, it had long.
Saber-Toothed Tiger (Smilodon fatalis)
This iconic predator of Ice Age North America is known for its distinctive saber-like upper canines, which could grow up to 7 inches in length. Contrary to its name, it was not closely.
Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
One of the most iconic megafauna of the Ice Age, the woolly mammoth was adapted to cold climates with its thick, insulating fur and distinctive curved.
Dire Wolf
The dire wolf (Canis dirus) was a large canid that roamed across North and South America during the Late Pleistocene epoch. Despite its name suggesting a close relationship to modern wolves, genetic analysis.
Giant Ground Sloths
Giant ground sloths were massive herbivores that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch. These sloths, such as Megalonyx jeffersonii, were much larger than their modern relatives, reaching heights.
Camelops
Camelops, also known as "yesterday's camel," was an ancient camel species that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch. Unlike modern camels, Camelops did not have humps and stood approximately 7 feet tall.
Giant Beaver
The giant beaver (Castoroides) was the largest rodent species to ever exist, inhabiting North America during the Pleistocene epoch. It could reach lengths of up to 7 feet and weighed over 200 pounds, much larger.
American Zebra
The American zebra, also known as Equus simplicidens or the Hagerman horse, was one of the oldest known horse species in North America. Standing around 5 feet tall at the shoulders, the American zebra.