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Megaloceros giganteus

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Largest Deer Ever - Irish Elk

The Irish elk had massive antlers and is believed to have weighed more than 2,000 lbs

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Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) also called the giant deer or Irish deer, is an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros.

Irish elk

The genus name "Megaloceros" means" great antler," a reference to the deer's massive antlers.

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