Irish Elk Animal Pictures
Megaloceros giganteus
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The Irish elk had massive antlers and is believed to have weighed more than 2,000 lbs
Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) also called the giant deer or Irish deer, is an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros.
The genus name "Megaloceros" means" great antler," a reference to the deer's massive antlers.
