4.3 m
Scale anchored to a reviewed measurement
Uniformly scaled by mounted skeleton length.
Siberian Elasmotherium (large adult)
A large adult Elasmotherium sibiricum is shown in strict left-facing orthographic side profile. The selected museum skeleton is 4.3 m long, with an approximately 2 m shoulder height and 4,000 kg mass. Its head follows the updated low keratinized-dome interpretation rather than the unsupported giant horn.
Dimensions
- Height
- 2 m
- Length
- 4.3 m
- Weight
- 4 t
Quick facts
- Skeleton length
- 4.3 m
- Shoulder height
- about 2 m
- Mass
- about 4,000 kg
Siberian Elasmotherium (large adult) · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement22 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
Uniform scale is anchored to the 4.3 m museum skeleton length; the low frontal keratin structure reflects current interpretation.