Definitions by Nordicdragon
Irish Elk
An extinct species of deer that lived during the Ice Age and was one of the largest deer that ever lived. Its body was only slightly bigger than that of the largest deer today, the moose. But its antlers were far bigger. They measured more than 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) across and were very heavy (they weighed more than a person).
As wth most deer, only the males grew antlers. They probably used their antlers to fight each other at breeding time, to take control of the herd of females.
It was also known as the Giant Deer.
As wth most deer, only the males grew antlers. They probably used their antlers to fight each other at breeding time, to take control of the herd of females.
It was also known as the Giant Deer.
Some Ice Age animals roamed the snowy grasslands, while others wandered in the woods and forests. The Irish Elk probably did both.
Irish Elk by Nordicdragon June 27, 2018
Dunkleosteus
A prehistoric fish that lived during the late Devonian period. It had thick armor plates of bone over its head and neck for protection.
The teeth of Dunkleosteus were fearsome sharp blades of bone. They could easily slice through the armor of other hard-bodied animals.
The teeth of Dunkleosteus were fearsome sharp blades of bone. They could easily slice through the armor of other hard-bodied animals.
Some fossils of Dunkleosteus have bite marks from the teeth of other Dunkleosteus. So these massive fish were probably cannibals.
Dunkleosteus by Nordicdragon June 27, 2018
Mastodon
A prehistoric elephant that was a close cousin of the elephants and mammoths. It probably fed on leaves from trees and bushes.
Mastodon by Nordicdragon June 27, 2018
Jawzahr
Jawzahr by Nordicdragon June 27, 2018
Gojira
Since Gojira is made up of the Japanese words for gorilla and whale, do people in Japan just call Godzilla "Gorilla Whale"?
Gojira by Nordicdragon June 27, 2018
Bigfoot
A terrifying, ape-like creature said to roam in remote mountain forests, but has eluded researchers and baffled skeptics for more than 150 years. Standing over 6 ft. 6 in. (2 cm) high, with arms down to its knees, Bigfoot can easily carry away dogs and livestock. More than 1600 instances of Bigfoot sightings or trails have been recorded in the United States and Canada since the early 19th century.
Many people who have shot at Bigfoot from point-blank range report that the creature seems invulnerable to gunfire.
Bigfoot by Nordicdragon June 27, 2018
Gorynych
A Russian dragon that has three fire-spitting heads and seven tails. He walks on his two hind legs and has two small front legs, like a Tyrannosaurus Rex. His iron claws can slash through any shield or suit or armor.
Gorynych is featured in folktales and myths originating from Russia and Ukraine.
Gorynych by Nordicdragon June 27, 2018