Rhinoceros Giants: The Paleobiology of Indricotheres

Donald R. Prothero

Dec 2022 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Will Tulin

About this audiobook

Written for everyone fascinated by the huge beasts that once roamed the earth, this book introduces the giant hornless rhinoceros, Indricotherium. These massive animals inhabited Asia and Eurasia for more than 14 million years, about 37 to 23 million years ago. They had skulls six feet long, stood twenty-two feet high at the shoulder, and were twice as heavy as the largest elephant ever recorded, tipping the scales at 44,100 pounds. Fortunately, the big brutes were vegetarians. Donald R. Prothero tells their story, from their discovery just a century ago to the latest research on how they lived and died.

About the author

Donald R. Prothero is the author of over thirty titles in geology, paleontology, and evolutionary biology, including Weird Earth. He has taught college geology and paleontology for forty years at institutions such as Columbia University, Vassar College, Knox College, Pierce College, and Cal Poly Pomona.

A lifelong actor and performer, Will Tulin has performed both on stage and in film and television. From San Diego morning show talent to horror film villain, Will's work also includes voice work for animation, performing with La Jolla Playhouse, and producing fiction podcasts.