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Name:
Megaloceros giganteus Jaw
Age: Pleistocene
Formation: River Deposits
Location: Worms, Germany
Size: Jaw is 8.2 inches long
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This is a distinct fossil from a classic extinct animal. It is a large jaw of Megaloceros giganteus, found in the Rhine River, near Worms, Germany. The giant Irish Deer, sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Irish Elk", had the largest antler span of any known deer, living or extinct. The antlers on the males have been measured along the curvature at up to four meters. They are also seen in cave paintings, which show the color patterns of the animals. This specimen is nicely intact and has four large teeth still embedded in the jaw. The teeth have a lot of wear present, meaning the jaw is from an older deer. The natural color and fine detail of the jaw is easily seen. This is a wonderful fossil from this fabled prehistoric animal, the "Irish Elk".
This fossil was collected and obtained legally, and is also being sold legally.
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