American Mastodont

American mastodont, Mammut americanum

The American mastodont (Mammut americanum) roamed North America from at least 3.75 million to 11,000 years ago. Mastodons, along with mammoths and modern elephants, are members of the order Proboscidea
 

American mastodont, Mammut americanum

Mounted American mastodont on display in the Changes Exhibit at the Illinois State Museum, Springfield. 

Order: 
Proboscidea (Elephants, Mastodonts)
Family: 
Mammutidae (Mastodonts)
Statistics: 

Height: 2.5-3 m (8-10 ft)

Weight: 3500-5400 kg (4-6 tons)

Status: 
Extinct