The females would mate with the winners.” Extinct Irish Elk, Megaloceros giganteus. Science History Images / Alamy Stock Photo Lister has spent more than 25 years of his career researching M.

Despite its name, the Irish elk was widespread, with fossils found as far east as Siberia. The species likely went extinct ...

Their meat, skin and antlers were all sought after. This already huge mammal actually has an even bigger extinct ancestor. The Irish elk roamed across Eurasia during the last glacial period (a ...