The Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus), [1][2] also called the giant deer or Irish deer, is an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros and is one of the largest deer that ever lived. Its range extended across Eurasia during the Pleistocene, from Ireland (where it is known from abundant remains found in bogs) to Lake Baikal in Siberia.

Apr 12, 2022 · Their native range included Europe and northern Asia – from Ireland in the west to as far as Lake Baikal in the east. They were also found in some parts in northern Africa.

The Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) was one of the largest deer that ever lived. [1][2] Its range extended across Eurasia, from Ireland to east of Lake Baikal and China.

Once more commonly known as the Irish elk, the giant deer (Megaloceros giganteus), with its huge antlers, would have been an impressive sight. Find out facts about this prehistoric deer, including how big it was, where it lived, what it ate and when it went extinct.

The Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) also called the giant deer or Irish deer, is an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros and is one of the largest deer that ever lived. Its range extended across Eurasia during the Pleistocene, from Ireland to Lake Baikal in Siberia.

Mar 24, 2021 · The Irish elk is also known as the giant deer or Irish deer, and is an extinct species of the genus Megaloceros. They must have found an excellent home in Ireland since so many skeletons, skulls, and of course massive antlers have been found there, but remains have been discovered across their range.

The Irish elk, or Megaloceros giganteus, ranged across northern Eurasia from Siberia to Ireland and shed its giant antlers every year.

During the Pleistocene, the Irish elk ranged as far west as Ireland and Great Britain, as far south as northern Africa, and as far east as Siberia and China (Gould 1977). The latest known remains of the species have been carbon dated to the early Holocene about 11,000 years ago (Stuart et al. 2004). It possibly evolved from M. antecedens.

Name: Megaloceros giganteus Rank: species The Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) also called the giant deer or Irish giant deer, is an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros and is one of the largest deer that ever lived. Its range extended across Eurasia during the Pleistocene, from Ireland to Siberia to China.

May 27, 2024 · Irish elk is an extinct deer species within the Cervidae family. Experts consider this deer the biggest deer species to ever walk the North American continent, Eurasia, and North Africa during the Pleistocene Epoch. Their common name is a result of misidentification.