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Megaloceros, Irish elk
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Megaloceros, Irish elk
Also known as Irish elk, Megaloceros lived across Europe and western Asia until it became extinct about 8, 000 years ago
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Antler Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Bone Cervidae Climate Deer Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Fallow Giant Mammalia Megaloceros Peat Placental Mammal Skull Stained Irish Elk Megaloceros Giganteus
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This print showcases the impressive skull of Megaloceros giganteus, also known as the Irish Elk, an extinct giant deer species that once roamed Europe and western Asia around 8,000 years ago. The Megaloceros was a remarkable even-toed ungulate belonging to the family Cervidae, order Artiodactyla, and class Mammalia. This mammalian herbivore was a placental, eutherian animal, belonging to the epitherian superclass. The Megaloceros' skull, with its massive antlers, is a testament to its size and strength. The antlers, the largest ever discovered on any deer species, could reach up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) in width. The skull's anatomy reveals the animal's powerful jaw muscles and large eye sockets, suggesting a keen sense of sight. This particular skull was discovered in a peat bog, a common location for Megaloceros fossils. The stained, preserved bone offers a glimpse into the animal's past, providing valuable insights into its anatomy and the climate it once inhabited. The Irish Elk's extinction remains a mystery, with theories suggesting climate change, overhunting, or a combination of both as possible causes. Despite its extinction, the Megaloceros continues to fascinate scientists and the public alike, offering a window into the past and the incredible diversity of the natural world.
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