Elomeryx
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Elomeryx is an extinct genus of mammal.
The 1,50 m (5 ft) long creature had small tusks which it used to uproot plants, and spoon-shaped incisors ideal for burrowing in mud. Elomeryx had five-toed hind legs and four-toed front legs, resulting in wide feet which made it easier to walk on soft mud.
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