Irish elk: the giant deer that towered over humans and went extinct 8,000 years ago

This photo shows how gigantic an Irish Elk looks compared to two humans. Megaloceros giganteus — literally "giant horn" — is the scientific name for this animal. If you're packing your bag to go find one to befriend on a hike, I have some sad news: the Irish Elk has been extinct for 8,000 years. — Read the rest

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