A new rhinocerotoid (Mammalia, Perissodactyla) from the early Oligocene of Ningdong, China, and its phylogenetic implications

Key Points

• Reveals a new rhinocerotoid species impacting phylogenetic understanding in mammals.
• The new species provides insights into evolutionary pathways in Oligocene ecosystems.
• Phylogenetic analysis positions this rhinocerotoid within the broader context of Perissodactyla.
• This discovery suggests broader biodiversity in early Oligocene environments.