Meridiungulata Collection

Toxodon platensis skull C016 / 6119
Toxodon platensis skull

Toxodon Platensis, found at Sadillo
Illustration (p.134) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Skull of Toxodon platensis
Three-quarters view. Skull length is 66 cms. Pleistocene specimen collected by Charles Darwin near Montevideo, Uraguay during the voyage of the Beagle 1832-1836

Foot of Macrauchenia patachonica
Maximum dimension 30.5 cms. Pleistocene specimen collected by Charles Darwin in Argentina during the voyage of the Beagle 1832-1836

Toxodon platensis
Pleistocene specimen collected by Charles Darwin near Montevideo, Uraguay during the Voyage of the Beagle 1832-1836. Skull length is 66 cms

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Discover the fascinating world of Meridiungulata, a diverse group of extinct South American ungulates, with a focus on Toxodon platensis. This iconic species, as evidenced by the skull C016/6119 found at Sadillo, boasted unique features such as a horse-like muzzle and large, flat molars for grinding plant matter. The foot of Macrauchenia patachonica, another Meridiungulatid, showcases its elongated toes, adapted for grasping vegetation in its native habitat. Toxodon platensis, a true giant among these ancient creatures, roamed the grasslands and savannas, leaving behind a rich fossil record. Join us as we explore the intriguing history of these enigmatic creatures, once the kings of their prehistoric domains.