| “ | This is a Leptictidium. She is a metre long and a common sight in the forest of fifthy million years ago. | „ |
| — Allen, about Leptictidium in New Dawn | ||
Leptictidium (name meaning "Graceful Weasel") is a genus of small mammal that originated during the beginning of the Early Eocene epoch in what is now Europe. Measuring a meter long, this shrew-like insectivore mammal hopped like kangaroos do today.
In the Series 3 premiere "New Dawn," A female Leptictidium and her young were brought to the park from Early Eocene Germany, 49 million years ago after nearly getting killed by volcanic gas.
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Leptictidium skeleton
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