Equidae and Rhinocerotidae (Perissodactyla, Mammalia) from the Miocene of Przeworno in Lower Silesia

Abstract

Remains of equids determined as Anchitherium aurelianense (Cuvier), and rhinocerotids, Aceratherium simorrense (Lartet) and Brachypotherium brachypus (Lartet), from the Middle Miocene karst localities at Przeworno in Lower Silesia are described. The phylogenetical stage of the investigated species allows to suggest a Badenian age for the both localities. The fauna remains represent mammals which could live in an arid open forest or savanna.