Pelorovis
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Pelorovis is an extinct genus of mammal.
Pelorovis was related to the African buffalo and closely resembled it except for its long, curved horns. These pointed away from the head and formed a half circle each. They were about 1 m (3 ft 4 in) long each; when covered with keratin the length could have been up to 2 m (6 ft 8 in). Pelorovis itself was 3 m (10 ft) long and stood 2,10 m (7 ft) tall. It died out just 12,000 years ago.
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