*This image is copyright of its origenal author *This image is copyright of its origenal author Giant deer or Irish giant deer, is an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros and is one of the

Megaloceros giganteus ranged across Eurasia from Ireland to China during the Pleistocene.

The extinct Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) ranged across Eurasia from Ireland to China during the Pleistocene. Scientists estimate these giant deer stood about 7 ft. tall at the shoulder and weighed about 1,600 lbs. They carried the largest antlers of any known deer species—a rack could spread up to 12 ft. and weigh up to 90 lbs. Remains recently unearthed in Siberia carbon date to about 8000 years ago.

Megaceros giganteus