Its extinction invites us to reflect on our own ... In the silent halls of museums and the wild places of Ireland, the Irish elk’s story continues to echo—an invitation to wonder, to learn ...

The Irish elk, or Megaloceros giganteus ... Europe and Russia—Neolithic humans were showing up at the time of extinction,” says Lister. “It’s possible, but unproven, that hunting finished ...

The giant Irish Elk survived the last ice age - but probably only just ... may have driven the majestic creature into extinction. However, just 20 bone samples from Irish Elks have been dated and the ...

The extinct Irish elk was a frequent subject and theme of ... or when, we cause our own extinction, life will continue. Just not ours. Throughout the exhibition, Irish bogs prove so rich in ...

The European elk, also known as the Eurasian elk, were hunted to extinction in the UK some 12,000 years ago. They still roam in colder parts of Europe, primarily in Scandinavia and Latvia. The ...

Elk, hunted to extinction in the Neolithic era, were once widespread in the UK. Janice Bradley, from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (NWT), told the BBC: "They are one of our lost species.

There, the elk members recognized the 2025 Irish Elk Of The Year. That honor was bestowed upon member, Christine Sweeney-Liquori of East Longmeadow. She has proudly been a part of the Elks Lodge ...