Eritherium (SciiFii)

The dwarf hyraxophant (Eritherium nanopoda) is a species of basal proboscidean that originally lived in what is now Moroco during the Paleocene, some 60 million years ago, as an extinct species, Eritherium azzouzorum, and the genus itself was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and introduced throughout the modern rainforests and wetlands across Africa to help boost biodiversity. The dwarf hyraxophant is the smallest and most primitive known elephant relative, about 7.8 inches (20 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and weighing about 5–6 kg. Unlike its much more advanced relatives such as elephants, the dwarf hyraxophant lacks a trunk and instead has a more rhino-like muzzle for gripping vegetation. Like some of its larger relatives such as Moeritherium, it is an amphibious browser that feeds primarily on aquatic plants and fallen fruits and nuts. The dwarf hyraxophant is a social herd-dwelling animal that can live in groups consisting of up to around 30 individuals at a time. Unlike larger proboscideans, the dwarf hyraxophant is a rather fast breeder akin to a wild boar in terms of reproduction. The conservation status of the dwarf hyraxophant is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the dwarf hyraxophant's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities. Due to its small size, its fast reproduction, and its adaptability to captive life, the dwarf hyraxophant is a suitable choise for domestication and is a popular pet for people who love elephants and relatives.