Elasmotherium mysterious origin of the legendary unicorn that once existed

More than just an ancient fossil, Elasmotherium may be the very first model that gave rise to the unicorn legend.

Elasmotherium could grow up to 2 meters tall and weigh more than 4 tons. They were one of the largest rhinoceros species that ever lived on Earth. Photo: Pinterest.

Possessing a giant horn that was more than 1.5 meters long. Although no horn fossils have been found, the skull structure shows an unusually large base, supporting this hypothesis. Photo: Pinterest.

Living in the cold steppes of Siberia and Kazakhstan, Elasmotherium adapted well to the icy climate, thanks to its thick bison-like fur. Photo: Pinterest.

Their diet consists mainly of tough grasses and roots. Their teeth have a suitable surface for chewing dry grasses and shrubs of the steppe. Photo: Pinterest.

May have lived at the same time as early humans. Some studies suggest that Elasmotherium existed until about 39,000 years ago, at the same time as the first Homo sapiens. Photo: Pinterest.

Considered the inspiration for the unicorn legend. Ancient Central Asian records mention “giant unicorns”, similar to Elasmotherium. Photo: Pinterest.

They are the last rhinoceros species in the North. Climate change and lack of food are believed to be the main reasons for their disappearance. Photo: Pinterest.

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