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The giant elk ranged from Ireland to the borders of Italy. The Irish Elk or Giant Deer was a species of Megaloceros and one of the largest deer that ever lived. The name "Giant Deer" is preferred as it is not related to either of the living species of elk. The Skeleton of Extinct Giant Elk (Megacerous hibernicus) of Ireland, compared with the skeleton of man.

Extinct Giant Elk

The giant elk ranged from Ireland to the borders of Italy. The Irish Elk or Giant Deer was a species…

"Irish elk (Cervus megaceros)." -Taylor, 1904

Irish Elk

"Irish elk (Cervus megaceros)." -Taylor, 1904

"Ideal landscape of the Quaternary period." -Taylor, 1904

Quaternary Landscape

"Ideal landscape of the Quaternary period." -Taylor, 1904