1. ARCHAEOTHERIM Thomas King

2. Adaptation The Archaeotherim had a keen sense of smell. Sharp teeth for chewing meat and roots. Long legs gave it speed in running. Had good ears for hearing it’s prey.

3. Appearance The Archaeotherim was large, fanged, peccary with bumps projecting from the side of its head. It had high shoulders, presumably to carry strong neck muscles to support the heavy head.

4. Diet The Archaeotherim ate roots, worms, insects and other animals.

5. Size The Archaeotherim was two stories tall.

6. Habit The Archaeotherim traveled alone.

7. Motion The Archaeotherim walked on fours. Its long legs gave it speed in running.

8. Habitat The Archaeotherim lived in North America and East Asia.

9. Common/Scientific name Archaeotherim in Greek means ‘’ancient beast’’.

10. Enemies The Archaeotherim’s enemy was man.

11. Descendents The Archaeothim’s descendents were pigs.