Title
Reconstruction of the Irish Elk
Caption
Reconstruction of the Irish Elk (Megaloceros), extinct genus found as fossils in Asia and Europe, similar in size to modern Moose. Largest specimens from Denmark and Ireland had antlers 4 metres across. Pleistocene epoch (2,500,000 to 10,000 years ago). Wood engraving c1880
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07104_460001467
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,5Mb (3,3Mb) / 11,8in x 8,4in / 3543 x 2517 (300dpi)