Fascinating Extinct Animals You’ll Wish Were Still Around

Leptictidium

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An unusually long rodent-like mammal, the Leptictidium existed 50 million years ago, and its notable for its elongated legs and tail. It was around 30 inches long and 8 inches tall, and most of its body length was made up of its tail, which it used for balance as it hopped around like a modern kangaroo.

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