{"product_id":"cuvieronius-hyodon-2","title":"Cuvieronius hyodon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCuvieronius hyodon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extinct species of proboscidean mammal belonging to the family Gomphotheriidae, which inhabited America during the Pleistocene, with a distribution ranging from southern North America to wide areas of Central and South America. It is one of the most representative gomphotheres of the continent, both for its geographic dispersion and its ecological versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eFrom a morphological point of view, \u003cem data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eCuvieronius hyodon\u003c\/em\u003e had a massive body, with proportions comparable to those of modern elephants. Its height at the shoulder is estimated between 2.5 and 3 meters, while its body length could exceed 4 meters. Its body mass was approximately between 3 and 5 tons, depending on the sex and population considered. The skull was elongated and relatively high, with a bulging forehead and wide nasal cavities that supported a well-developed trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eOne of its most distinctive diagnostic features was its defensive apparatus: the upper tusks, subcircular in cross-section, reached lengths of up to 1.5–2 meters and had a helical curvature upwards and slightly outwards. In contrast, the lower tusks were absent or greatly reduced in adult individuals, which differentiates it from other more primitive gomphotheres with tetratubercular dentition. The molars were bunodont and lophodont, with transverse ridges adapted to a mixed diet; the wear pattern indicates consumption of both soft vegetation (browsing) and grasses (grazing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eIn terms of postcranial morphometry, the limbs were robust and graviportal, with relatively short long bones and wide diameters, suggesting an adaptation to support large body masses rather than rapid locomotion. The humerus could reach lengths close to 80–100 cm, while the femur frequently exceeded 1 meter, with considerable diaphyseal diameters. The proportions indicate plantigrade or subplantigrade locomotion, typical of large proboscideans. The structure of the vertebrae and pelvis shows a voluminous trunk and powerful musculature, necessary for body support and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eRegarding its ecology, \u003cem data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eCuvieronius hyodon\u003c\/em\u003e occupied a wide range of environments, including savannas, open forests, and Andean mountainous regions, even at high altitudes. Its generalist diet and adaptability allowed it to persist in variable climatic conditions throughout the Pleistocene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003eThe extinction of the species, towards the end of this period, is associated with a combination of factors, including climatic changes resulting from the end of the last glaciation and the pressure exerted by early human populations. Its disappearance is part of the broader extinction event of the Pleistocene megafauna in the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate measurements of Cuvieronius:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 141 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 79 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth 45 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale 1:20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength 247 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 137 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth 79 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miniature Museum","offers":[{"title":"1:35 \/ Unprimed","offer_id":54746575274252,"sku":"DC-1355-135-SINI","price":47.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Primed","offer_id":54746575307020,"sku":"DC-1355-135-IMPRI","price":52.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:35 \/ Hand-painted","offer_id":54746575339788,"sku":"DC-1355-135-PINTA","price":165.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:20 \/ Unprimed","offer_id":54746575372556,"sku":"DC-1355-120-SINI","price":107.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:20 \/ Primed","offer_id":54746575405324,"sku":"DC-1355-120-IMPRI","price":119.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1:20 \/ Hand-painted","offer_id":54746575438092,"sku":"DC-1355-120-PINTA","price":272.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1106\/7660\/files\/Cuvieronius_9.jpg?v=1775228422","url":"https:\/\/dinosauriacreatures.com\/en\/products\/cuvieronius-hyodon-2","provider":"Dinosauria Creatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}