When Deer Were Giant (And Weird)

Prehistoric deer grew to some enormous sizes and had some incredible antlers. Here are some more of these giant and weird prehistoric animals!

Thank you to Emilia and Quinn for writing this episode!

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[Aramintava]

Yes please to an episode of dear imposters!

[rl]

“Look what they need to mimic a fraction of our power.”
-The Fallow and Red Deer after being mentioned in nearly every species entry for this video

[trenchcoatmafioso]

Here in Ontario Canada, white tailed deer are prolific. I did see an accident between a small car and a moose once. The front of the car was heavily damaged, and the moose was mildly annoyed.

[WhiteNucklin]

I’ve been subbed for a long time. Since like 10k subscribers and I was along for the ride when you guys got a huge push during the pandemic, I see now that you’re not getting that same kind of views now BUT, you’re commitment to the content you create has always remained the same and I absolutely love it. You’re still one of my very favorite channels on all the internet and I absolutely love how the channel has progressed. I don’t know what you guys do in your lives outside of YouTube but I always fear that you guys are going to graduate or move onto a career off platform and disappear. if that happens, you guys should totally hand off the channel to some buddies or colleagues. I don’t know. Just a fan piping in. Wish you all the best. Love the channel, AND THE NEW ONE!

[tehawfulestface]

Thank you Emilia. I am a sculptor specializing in horses. Your two videos on prehistoric deer has convinced me to try sculpting extinct deer. 40 years ago I was ‘volunteered’ by my scout troop to be leader and had to choose a ‘mascot’ for our troop flag. I chose the Wapiti, inspired by its noble stature and antlers. The reaction from my scout troop, “WTF is that thing?” Sigh…..

[glennhiggins]

A few years ago I was camping on the Snake River, Wyoming. I woke at 5 a.m. and saw a beauty of nature ; a herd of elk climbing a 75 degree cliff away from mini me. The caboose was a giant male protecting his herd.

[Imperiused]

Definitely a yes on the Not-deer deer video! As long as you say "red deer" and "fallow deer" 30 more times

[MrGksarathy]

Prehistoric deer are uniquely fascinating to me because deer feel uniquely divinely majestic, at least the very large bucks, and the sight of a giant extinct deer must have been somewhat awe-inspiring to our ancestors.

I know it's kinda ocerly romantic to think this way, but just can't help it, ya know.

[legendre]

Deer are already exciting when normal-sized. So when they are giant, I get more of them. 🥰

[bmortlock]

I just love it when you go off on a tangent, Emelia !!! You are hilarious !!! 😁❤👍👌

[AwesomeFish]

Finally the follow up to the great "Big Deer" episode. 👍

[Nightscape_]

I love having moved to the Appalachians from So-Cal. I see deer all the time in the parks when I walk my dog.

[dracone]

I think it could be fun to see video discussing non-deer with deer-like forms; maybe even a video on all the species that evolved the deer body plan at some point.

[OlessanYT]

I love the lighthearted shade thrown at Owen. 🤣
Another brilliant video! There's so much nuance and uniqueness in deer that can be overlooked without an enquiring eye.

[aceundead]

Venison from a giant extinct deer would be awesome. I probably shouldn't watch this while hungry

[Redneckkratos]

I wouldn’t be shocked if the Ben G Thomas team now make a video explaining how everything will evolve into deer….

[millie]

Awesome episode! You should have Emilia do more such videos.

[hiromikami]

This was NOT boring! You keep repeating "Red deer", yes, but not to worry! It helps paint the picture in my head, especially because I mostly listen to but rarely get to actually watch videos like this. Good job!

[skybluskyblueify]

Yes deer-iod animals need their own episode. Great work guys!

[maxplanck]

Oh dear a 3rd dear episode? Fun to hear about dear imposters 😃✌️❤️🇬🇧