Diprotodon, meaning in Greek "two forward teeth" is an extinct genus
of diprotodontid marsupial native to Australia during the Pleistocene epoch.
It is the largest known marsupial to have ever existed.
It is considered one of the core species of the "Australian megafauna",
which ranged throughout the continent during the Pleistocene.
Diprotodon existed from about 1.6 million years ago until extinction some 44,000 years ago.
The largest specimens were hippopotamus-sized: about 3m. from nose to tail,
standing 2m. tall at the shoulder
and weighing about 2,790 kg. Diprotodonts may have been depicted on Aboriginal rock art images.
Diprotodon became extinct sometime after 44,000 years ago.
The closest surviving relatives of Diprotodon are the wombats and the koala,
and Diprotodon have sometimes been referred to as "giant wombats" in the popular press.

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Diprotodon Tooth Pre molar MAM mg103 Delungra, N.S.W. Australia. Pleistocene 40,000 years old Specimen is 30x17x15mm. Sorry, sold All sizes are approximate This is a one only fossil and may not be available. If you require a fossil bigger or smaller than the feature please e-mail us with your request.