Coryphodon, extinct genus of pantodont mammal

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Coryphodon, extinct genus of pantodont mammal

Coryphodon, extinct genus of pantodont mammal.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg. Heinrich Harder (1858-1935) was a German landscape artist and book illustrator

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1. Title: "Coryphodon: A Glimpse into the Prehistoric Past" This chromolithograph illustration, created by the renowned German artist and book illustrator Heinrich Harder in 1916, showcases the extinct genus of pantodont mammal known as Coryphodon. The image, titled "Coryphodon" and published as part of Harder's seminal work "Tiere der Urwelt" or "Animals of the Prehistoric World," offers a fascinating glimpse into Earth's distant past. Coryphodon, meaning "horned tooth" in Greek, was a significant mammalian lineage that thrived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 72 to 66 million years ago. This mammal, depicted in this illustration with a distinctively elongated snout and a pair of impressive horns, was a herbivore, feeding on the vegetation that dominated the ancient landscapes of its time. The intricate details and lifelike quality of this chromolithograph illustration are a testament to Harder's exceptional artistic skills. The rich colors and textures bring the prehistoric creature to life, allowing us to connect with the history of our planet on a deeper level. Harder's work, which was published in Hamburg, Germany, represents a crucial contribution to the scientific community's understanding of the prehistoric world. This illustration, in particular, serves as a reminder of the diverse and fascinating array of creatures that once roamed our planet, long before the emergence of humans. As we marvel at the beauty and intrigue of this extinct mammal, we are reminded of the importance of preserving and studying our planet's natural history. The legacy of creatures like Coryphodon continues to inspire and captivate us, fueling our curiosity and our quest for knowledge about the world around us.

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