Where Did the Moeritherium Live?

Moeritherium, extinct genus of primitive mammals that represent a very early stage in the evolution of elephants. Its fossils are found in deposits dated to the Eocene Epoch

(55.8–33.9 million years ago) and the early part of the Oligocene Epoch (33.9–23 million years ago) in northern Africa.

What did the Moeritherium eat?

The teeth of the ancient animal, which belonged to a genus called Moeritherium, suggest that it ate freshwater plants and dwelled in swamps or river systems, said Alexander Liu of Oxford University's department of earth sciences. "Essentially it's a hippo-like mode of life.

What environment did the Palaeomastodon live in?

Palaeomastodon. Palaeomastodons inhabited the Fayum Basin of Africa during the Oligocene epoch about 35 million years ago, living in forested and savanna habitats. Palaeomastodons were about two m (6.6 ft.) in height and had a less developed trunk-like structure than modern elephants.