Irish Elk Magnets

Megaloceros giganteus otherwise known as the Irish Elk, one of the largest deer species in the fossil record. Measuring 6.9 feet, with the largest antlers of any deer species, measuring 12 feet in width. Despite it’s name it was not exclusively native to Ireland, nor was it actually an elk. Most of the best and most complete specimens were found in Ireland, with some of the antlers winding up on the walls in medieval castles. Megaloceros lived during the Middle pleistocene to the early holocene 0.781 – 0.008 million years ago.

Giant Ice Age deer or Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). All my illustrations are inspired by real specimens from zoos, museums, or in the wild. Find the perfect gift for aspiring paleontologists, animal lovers and natural history enthusiasts.

The Irish elk also called the giant deer or Irish deer, is an extinct species of deer. It is one of the largest deer that ever lived.

The ancient, extinct symbol of the Emerald Isle, The giant Irish Elk. Outlined by varying shades of green.

Irish elk, aka Megaloceros, or giant Ice Age deer skull. Find the perfect gift for aspiring paleontologists, animal lovers and natural history enthusiasts.

Irish elk in the midst of winter silence under the Northern Lights, Pleistocene. A piece of art from the depths of time, the best for a t-shirt for fossil lovers.

Irish elk in the midst of winter silence under the Northern Lights, Pleistocene. Piece of art from the depths of time.

Under a veil of moonlight, a giant pushes its way through the edge of an ancient forest, massive legs plow slowly through deep snow, crashing through the stillness of the night making sure not to tangle the even more massive antlers that adorn its head.

A design of some popular ice age animals

Unique great looking and 100 % custom designed celtic shirt. This tee features a megaloceros Irish elk skull on celtic jewellery with interesting crystalline effects. Makes a great gift for people in love with the forest, fans of elven fantasy artworks, celtic as well as viking art and cuture.

Before Santa used modern reindeer, he employed just one Giant Deer that could carry all the presents in his giant antlers. Santa didn't even need a sleigh back then, but ever since the extinction of the grand Megaloceros, he's had to hire many smaller reindeer with less antler capacity. Bring back the spirit of Christmas Past, or rather, Christmas Prehistoric, with the Giant Deer himself!

Megaloceros giganteus

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