Mylodon is an extinct genus of giant ground sloth that lived in the Patagonia area of South America until roughly 10,000 years ago. ==Taxonomy== Mylodon`s close relatives include the giant ground sloths of the genera Glossotherium and Paramylodon. The latter genus has often been confused with Glossotherium but Paramylodon is a distinct genus that.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mylodon
Myl'o·don noun [ Greek ... a mill + 'odoy`s , 'odo`ntos , a tooth.] (Paleon.) An extinct genus of large slothlike American edentates, allied to Megatherium. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/123
The mylodon is a genus of extinct edentate mammalia. Their remains have been found in South America. It was a herbivore terrestrial animal. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BM.HTM