Definition
The Order Dinocerata encompasses a group of extinct mammals known for their distinctive cranial ornamentation. These large herbivores lived during the Paleocene and Eocene epochs. Think of them as evolutionary experiments in large mammal design. Their most notable feature was several pairs of blunt, horn-like projections on their skulls. Unlike modern horned animals, these were covered in skin. They also possessed large, tusk-like canine teeth, adding to their imposing appearance. They are a fascinating example of evolutionary diversity.