The Evolution of North American Rhinoceroses [Paperback]

An essential reference for all researchers working on the evolution of North American mammals.Rhinoceroses have a long and amazing history in North America. First appearing about 40 million years ago, they diversified into an incredible array of taxa, with a variety of ecologies that don't resemble any of the five living species. They ranged from delicate long-legged dog-sized forms, to huge hippo-like forms that apparently lived in rivers and lakes. This book summarizes the tremendous increase in our knowledge of North American rhinos. It includes a full systematic review, and discussions of biogeography, evolution and paleoecology, forming the most complete reference available.Rhinoceroses have a long and amazing history in North America. First appearing about 40 million years ago, they diversified into an incredible array of taxa, with a variety of ecologies that don't resemble any of the five living species. They ranged from delicate long-legged dog-sized forms, to huge hippo-like forms that apparently lived in rivers and lakes. This book summarizes the tremendous increase in our knowledge of North American rhinos. It includes a full systematic review, and discussions of biogeography, evolution and paleoecology, forming the most complete reference available.First appearing about 40 million years ago in North America, rhinoceroses diversified into an incredible array of taxa, with a variety of ecologies that don't resemble any of the five living species. They ranged from delicate long-legged dog-sized forms, to huge hippo-like forms that apparently lived in rivers and lakes. Including a complete systematic review, and discussions of biogeography, evolution and paleoecology, this book summarizes our current knowledge of North American rhinos and constitutes the most complete reference available.1. Introduction; 2. Methods; 3. Systematics; 4. Postcranial osteology; 5. Biogeography; 6. Paleoecology and evolutionary patterns; 7. Conclusions; Bibliography. This book ilCr