Discovery of giant hippo molar in Somerset pushes back the date of hippos in Britain and reveals new information about climate before the last glacial period.
A newly discovered hippo tooth reveals prehistoric hippopotamuses roamed Britain as early as 1.5 million years ago, far earlier than we thought, giving us new insights into the land s ancient climate.
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Researchers from the University of Leicester have discovered a tooth in a cave in Somerset, which belonged to a giant hippo called Hippopotamus antiquus, and dates back around one million years.