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This species of Woolly Rhino, Coelodonta antiquilatis, was a gigantic beast that roamed the tundra of both the European and Asian continents during the Pleistocene epoch. Woolly Rhinos averaged over 4 meters long, 2-3 tons in weight and stood up to two meters tall! Its front horns could grow up to 2 feet in length and were used to attract mates and to defend itself. As their name indicates, Woolly Rhinos were covered with a thick layer of fur. This in combination with their stocky build and thick shorter legs helped enable them to adapt to climatic changes.
Wholly Rhino specimens are extremely rare. They are even rare in Europe. Many European Woolly Rhino specimens are normally discovered in and around gravel pits. However, most are unknowingly crushed along with gravel for construction purposes before anyone can retrieve them.
