Deinotherium giganteum Waipatia made it a formidable herbivore

made it a formidable herbivore capable of tearing branches and leaves from trees to feed itself

with water splashing and the Eryops' powerful limbs flailing in a desperate attempt to break free

measuring up to 5 meters

Its diet consisted primarily of fish

Deinotherium giganteum Waipatia made it a formidable herbivoreDeinotherium giganteum : The forgotten colossus of the age of giants Among the colossi that populated the Neogene landscapes, one of the most enigmatic and spectacular was Deinotherium giganteum , a proboscis that, although related to modern elephants, had an unmistakable appearance and unique anatomy. Its name, which means "terrible beast," does justice to its imposing size and presence, but also reflects the awe it has generated since its discovery