We often think of modern animals as "big," but prehistoric North America had a different definition of the word. Take a look at this scale comparison to see just how much the "Ship of the Desert" has changed over time.
The Titanotylopus wasn't just tall—it was a literal skyscraper of a mammal, towering at 11 feet at the shoulder. Meanwhile, the Camelops hesternus (the "Yesterday's Camel") lived alongside mammoths and saber-toothed cats right here in the US.
While they eventually went extinct in their homeland, their cousins survived by migrating across the Bering Land Bridge into Asia and Africa. So, the next time you see a camel, remember: you’re looking at a true American expat!
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