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June 27, 2009 ·
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Oldest elephant relative found
By T.K. RandallJune 27, 2009 ·
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The fossilized remains of the oldest known relative of the modern elephant have been unearthed in Morocco. At over 60 million years old the "Eritherium azzouzorum" would have looked very different from present day elephants.
Scientists have discovered fossilized remains of the oldest known elephant relative, dating back 60 million years. The fossils were found in Morocco. Called Eritherium azzouzorum, the animal would not have looked much like an elephant. It was just 1.6 to 2 feet (50 to 60 cm) long and weighed 9 to 11 pounds (4 to 5 kg). "
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