The Irish elk (Megaloceros giganteus) is an extinct species of deer known for having the largest antlers of any known deer species.
Sources
- Biggest. Antlers. Ever. Meet the Irish Elk (smithsonianmag.com)
- https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/70517-largest-prehistoric-antlers (guinnessworldrecords.com)
- https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Irish_Elk (newworldencyclopedia.org)
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