Extinct Proboscideans
Extinct Proboscideans were a diverse group of large mammalian herbivores characterized by their long trunk and tusks. This group includes well-known species such as mammoths, mastodons, and gomphotheres, which roamed the Earth during the Pleistocene epoch. These animals were primarily found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, but became extinct due to a combination of factors including climate change, habitat loss, and overhunting by early humans. Despite their extinction, proboscideans left a lasting impact on the ecosystems they once inhabited.