Central Asiatic Expeditions, American Museum of Natural History: Contributions in Geology, Palaeontology and Zoology, 1918-1925

In Mongolia’s ancient landscapes, giant titanotheres come to life through new fossil discoveries. This edition presents the jaw- and horn-based clues that reveal how these prehistoric giants looked, moved, and fed. The text compiles detailed fossil descriptions from the Irdin Manha and Shara Murun formations. It compares Mongolian titanotheres with American relatives, tracing evolution through skulls, teeth, and tusk shapes while noting size, proportions, and distinctive features. New species and key specimens described, including differences in jaws, horns, and teeth.Comparative anatomy across Mongolian and American titanotheres to map evolutionary steps.Measurements and characters that illustrate skull shape, bite strength, and feeding adaptations.Context on geology and age to place these fossils within the late Eocene environments of Asia. Ideal for readers interested in paleontology, mammal evolution, and the prehistoric fauna of Central Asia. Read more