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Wow, Sparky! That's a very nice Indricotherium (formerly known as Baluchiterium, but nowadays known as Paraceratherium). Its reconstruction has changed quite a few times over the last 100 years (see below).
Paraceratherium has been variably reconstructed over the years, with particular disagreement over how long the neck was compared to the body. So far, a consensus on the life appearance of these animals has yet to be reached.
The latest reconstructions give it a tapir-like proboscis, and large, even elephantine ears:
This one is from Donald Prothero's recent book.
This one is by Mark Witton, the famous palaeontologist and palaeoartist.
For more information you can read Mark's article here:
Mark Witton.com Blog: Trunk or no trunk, small or giant ears, long or short neck... what did the giant rhinocerotoid Paraceratherium really look like?
Paraceratherium has been variably reconstructed over the years, with particular disagreement over how long the neck was compared to the body. So far, a consensus on the life appearance of these animals has yet to be reached.
The latest reconstructions give it a tapir-like proboscis, and large, even elephantine ears:
This one is from Donald Prothero's recent book.
This one is by Mark Witton, the famous palaeontologist and palaeoartist.
For more information you can read Mark's article here:
Mark Witton.com Blog: Trunk or no trunk, small or giant ears, long or short neck... what did the giant rhinocerotoid Paraceratherium really look like?
@Harimau , years ago I read a very old book that was talking about the origin of the dragon myths. In it they talked about how when they first found dinosaur bones they didn't understand how to put them together and they used to get all muddled up with lots of different creatures mixed together. Thanks for the info it looks really interesting.
And small historical detail: supposed that mythological Indric (so Indricotherium) came to live in humans heads from mammothes and woolly rhinoceroses bones.
Ivory Elephant
Adventurous
One other big thing that I have noticed with a lot of models is the lack of distinction between sexes. There are noticeable differences between male and female elephants. If I knew how to make morphs I would help with the project. I am still really new at 3D all thinks considered.
This is still an exciting project!
carmen indorato
Extraordinary
Funny that. I always suspected that was where the whole myth of dragons came from: First found Dinosaur bones.You can see a lot of one in the other. Can't imagine what those old cultures thought finding them. Thanks for setting the record straight for me once and for all.
eclark1894
Visionary
Maybe those elephants are transgender.
carmen indorato
Extraordinary
Good idea but I think most of the Poser community is more interested in creating
Pretty pictures and less interested in gender details of the bones of long lost animals or creatures. If the bones or body details of humans or contemporay animals might be a different story because we are more used to seeing details there so makes sense to creating content that feels real....at least,for me. For instance when I look at a mythological creature like a centaur or satyr or Minotaur a creature with both human and animal details, I get obsessed about the details and proportions which in the past has caused me problems with content creators who frustrated remind me it is only make believe and since no one has ever seen any such creature it doesn't matter. Yet to someone who has looked at thousands of countless Images all their creative life, proportions that smack of realism are important or, at least should be, important especial if used side by side with a better recognized and more realistic human figure.
If the creature, (or animal) looks, so obvious disproportional in shape or badly textured or "extremely TOON" I just can't get too excite about using it let alone spending money on it most especially if aiming for a somewhat "realistic" final image? All good for humor but don't do much of that.
The beauty of the Hivewire animals for instance is exactly their realistic details able, to not only stand alone but best of all, stand side by side, with human figures and look/feel real. I hope if any other creatures or animals are offered here their creators adhere to the same vision and standards.
I guess then the difference between genders of said animals might to some degree be a legit request......sorta! LOL
Sorry a bit long winded here.....been a while since I have visited so I'll just crawl back into the wood work!
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