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New Discovery: Giant Rhino Unveiled
Paleontologists have unearthed a remarkable discovery in China: a new species of giant rhino, the largest land mammal ever known to have existed. The colossal creature, dubbed "Paraceratherium linxiaense," dwarfed even the massive mammoths and woolly rhinos that roamed the Earth during the Ice Age.
Unprecedented Size and Weight
The research team, led by Dr. Li Chuankuei of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, conducted a detailed analysis of the rhino's fossilized remains. Their findings revealed that Paraceratherium linxiaense measured a staggering 35 feet in length and weighed up to 23 metric tons. This makes it significantly larger than any other known land mammal, including the African bush elephant, which typically weighs around 6 metric tons.
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