Definition: A perissodactylate is an extinct group of animals that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 68 to 64 million years ago. This group was characterized by a combination of large, muscular limbs, short legs, and a lower body that had no appendages (such as feet). Perissodactyls were also known for their sharp teeth, which they used for hunting and other tasks. The most famous example of a perissodactyl