Megaloceros Giganteus Collection

Great Irish Elk, Megatherium
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

An Irish Elk
5311769 An Irish Elk; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Irish Elk, an extinct species of deer in the genus Megaloceros and is one of the largest deer that ever lived)

Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins & giant Elk model
Image is believed to have been taken during this work in Central Park, New York

Neanderthals hunting Irish elk, artwork. Group of Neanderthal hunters attacking a male Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus). The Irish elk was one of the largest deer that ever lived

Megaloceros gigantius, giant deer
Also known as the Irish Elk. Model of a male based on specimens found in Ireland from the late Pleistocene

An Irish Elk stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside
Megaloceros giganteus, commonly called the Irish Elk, stands in deep grass on a foggy hillside. His huge antlers span over half the width of the image as he looks out of the past right at you

An Irish Elk stands proudly in a dense forest

British landscape with various prehistoric animals
British landscape, 350, 000 pb. Includes from left; Woolly rhino, Megaloceros (Irish Elk), Saiga antelope, Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Homo neanderthalensis, Cave lion, Arctic lemming

Homotherium hunting Irish elk, artwork
Homotherium hunting Irish elk. Artwork of two Homotherium scimitar-toothed cats attacking a female Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus)

Irish elk skeleton, illustration C018 / 0794
Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) skeleton, illustration. The Irish elk was one of the largest deer that ever lived. It ranged across Eurasia from around 400, 000 to 8000 years ago

Megaloceros, Irish elk
Also known as Irish elk, Megaloceros lived across Europe and western Asia until it became extinct about 8, 000 years ago

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The Megaloceros giganteus, also known as the Great Irish Elk or giant deer, was a majestic creature that roamed the Earth thousands of years ago. It shared its habitat with other prehistoric animals like the Megatherium and Neanderthals who hunted them for survival. In ancient times, Neanderthals would venture into the dense forests in search of these magnificent creatures. The artwork depicting this scene captures their bravery and skill as they pursued the elusive Irish elk through thick foliage. One notable figure in history, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, created a giant model of an Irish elk to showcase its grandeur. This impressive sculpture allowed people to marvel at the sheer size and beauty of this extinct species. Imagine standing on a foggy hillside, where an Irish elk emerges from deep grass. Its antlers reaching towards the sky as it surveys its surroundings with grace and power. This captivating image transports us back in time to witness nature's wonders firsthand. Another artwork showcases an Irish elk proudly standing amidst a dense forest. Its regal stance exudes confidence while blending seamlessly with nature's tapestry. It reminds us of how these creatures once dominated their environment. A British landscape comes alive when various prehistoric animals roam freely across it. Among them is our beloved Megaloceros gigantius -the giant deer- grazing peacefully alongside other awe-inspiring beings from that era. Not only were these majestic creatures hunted by early humans but they also faced threats from predators like Homotherium depicted in another stunning artwork capturing their intense encounter within nature's battlegrounds. Today we can only glimpse into their existence through illustrations such as C018 / 0794 showcasing an intricate skeleton of an Irish elk; reminding us how precious life is and how easily they can be lost throughout time. Megaloceros gigantius will forever remain etched in our memories as one of Earth's most extraordinary inhabitants –a symbol of strength, beauty, and the delicate balance between humans and nature.