The Irish elk ranged across northern Eurasia, from Siberia to Ireland, despite its name suggesting an Ireland-only range.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by multiple independent sources including Wikipedia, Wild Deer Association of Ireland, and New World Encyclopedia, all agreeing on the wide Eurasian range and the misnomer nature of the name.
Sources
- Biggest. Antlers. Ever. Meet the Irish Elk (smithsonianmag.com)
- https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Irish_Elk (newworldencyclopedia.org)
- https://wdai.ie/irish-elk/ (wdai.ie)