8 Fascinating Facts About Elk

The Irish Elk: What is This Beast, and When and Where Did It Live?

Irish Elk Vs Moose

The Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) was a giant species of deer that lived during the Late Pleistocene, around 400,000 to 8,000 years ago. Despite its name, it was not exclusive to Ireland—it ranged across Europe and parts of Asia. It was famous for its enormous antlers, which could span up to 3.5 meters (11 feet), making them the largest of any known deer species. Adults could stand about 2.1 meters (7 feet) tall at the shoulders. The Irish elk was herbivorous, grazing on grasses and shrubs,

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