The Irish Elk, or Megaloceros giganteus as it is formally known, likely incited both fear and intrigue in the early humans it shared the land with. Giant deer drawings have been found on the ...

It's called Malo kingi, aka the "common kingslayer," a jellyfish that's one of the most venomous animals on the planet. It is ...

The Irish Elk, known scientifically as Megaloceros giganteus, is a captivating species that roamed the Earth during the Late Pleistocene epoch, up to about 7,700 years ago. Despite its name, this ...

Simms said that “giant antlers aren’t great in the forest,” and ultimately, “Environmental change is what caused their extinction.” There have been other Irish elk remains found at this ...

The highlight of the taxidermy collection is an important set of prehistoric giant Irish elk antlers and skull, dating from 12000 - 8000 BC which are approximately 2.26 metres long. The Irish elk is ...

From herbarium samples collected in County Durham to the fossilised remains of the now-extinct Giant Irish Elk, this collection offers a fascinating insight into the wonders of the natural world. Over ...

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — After elk have overtaken busy Utah highways in past and recent winters, officials are planning infrastructure to help protect the wildlife and highway drivers.

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Drivers on I-215, I-80 and Foothill Drive in Salt Lake City are being warned to watch for wildlife after groups of elk once again made their way onto the busy highways.

On a spring evening in London, a big step for a Wicklow teenager named Mason Melia will likely be remembered as a giant leap for Irish football. In the monied Premier League world, a £1.5m ...