A fascinating new study suggests that ancient rock art in South Africa may depict a now-extinct species. According to research published in September 2024, the mysterious tusked animal in the artwork ...

In fact, no living animal in Africa has tusks like this. "The skin of the tusked animal is dotted," writes Benoit, "which is not unusual in San rock art, but is also consistent with the warty ...

They are often disparaged as ugly, sly and cruel scavengers but for South African artist Hannelie Coetzee ... With cute ears but a frightening jaw, the animal is also represented in sculptures Coetzee ...