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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 ...
UCL (University College London) scientists have found that the closest living relative to the extinct Irish Elk (giant deer) lives on our shores. The team tested for DNA and skeletal features to prove ...
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