Entelodon

Entelodon (meaning "complete teeth", from Ancient Greek ἐντελής entelēs "complete" and ὀδών odōn "tooth", referring to its "complete" eutherian dentition[1]), is an extinct genus of entelodont artiodactyl endemic to Eurasia. Fossils of species are found in Paleogene strata ranging in age from the Houldjinian (37.2-33.9 mya) until the early Oligocene (33.9-28.4 mya).

Description
Entelodon was a fairly typical Entelodont, with a large, bulky body, slender legs, and a long snout.

Like other entelodonts, Entelodon had complete eutherian dentition (3 incisors, 1 canine, 3 premolars, and 3 molars per quadrant). It had only two toes on each foot, and its legs were built for fast running.[3] Its long, wide head was supported by a robust, short neck,[3] and its cheekbones were greatly enlarged and protruded noticeably from the sides of the head.[4] Though it was more closely related to hippos and whales than pigs, its skull was generally pig-like.[3][4] It is presumed to have been an omnivore.

Entelodon was around 1.35 m (4.4 ft) tall at the shoulders, with a 65 cm (2 ft 2in) skull.

Distribution
Entelodon remains are primarily known from Europe, although one Entelodon specimen was found as far as northern China.

Entelodon magnus populated a broad swath of Europe, with remains found in Spain, Germany, France, Romania, and the Caucasus. Extensive remains of Entelodon deguilhemi were uncovered in Vayres-sur-Essonne, France.[3][5] The Chinese Entelodon dirus is known from a single tooth discovered in Nei Mongol.