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Wild Safari Dinosaur Collection Though similar in appearance to the woolly mammoth, the American mastodon is not closely related. The most well-known of these beasts was the American mastodon, which was the last of the group to go extinct about 11,000 years ago. History: Though the genus name “Mastodon” is no longer used in this creature’s scientific name, it’s still the most frequently used informal common name for these giant elephant-like animals. The currently accepted genus is Mammut. Mastodons (or mammutids) were not as large as most mammoths or even modern day elephants, and were not as widespread. Scientific Name: Mammut americanum Characteristics: Like mammoths, the American mastodon features small ears, a trunk like an elephant, and two long curving tusks. While still covered with a coat of fur unlike modern elephants, this skillfully painted and highly detailed American Mastodon toy features sculpted fur that's shorter than the woolly mammoth’s. Size: Our American Mastodon toy measures 8 inches long and 4 ½ inches tall to the tip of its raised trunk. The American Mastodon is part of the Wild Safari® Prehistoric World collection. All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.