Many discussions highlight excitement over the biomechanical analysis, with phrases like 'very 'deer' to my heart' and references to detailed modeling studies, indicating strong interest and perceived importance. The tone includes scientific enthusiasm and curiosity, emphasizing the research's potential to reshape understanding of ancient fighting behaviors.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions support the study’s conclusions, suggesting consensus on the idea that fighting behavior was feasible in Megaloceros giganteus.
InterestHigh interest
Posts show high curiosity and enthusiasm about the biomechanical aspects and implications of the research.
EngagementModerate engagement
Several comments demonstrate moderate to deep engagement, citing specific methods like finite-element analysis and discussing antler structure.
ImpactHigh impact
Participants believe the findings have significant implications for understanding prehistoric animal behavior and evolution.
Abstract in brief
The study used finite element analysis to evaluate if the giant deer's antlers could have withstood forces during fights, challenging the idea that their large antlers were only for display.
The results indicated that giant deer's antlers could have endured some fighting forces, especially those involving twisting, thanks to their structure and how they interlocked.
The findings suggest that fighting behavior in the giant deer was likely more limited and predictable compared to modern deer species, which often use more aggressive fighting techniques.]
After getting home from a fantastic #SVP2019 I'd like to share our new paper that came out last week that's very 'deer' to my heart! Antler biomechanics of the giant Irish Elk! @ada_klinkhamer @StephenWroe @PalaeoScience @morethanadodo. Check it out here: https://t.co/S1WHxloycp https://t.co/v5vBkulxDD
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Jacy Reese Anthis
@jacyanthis · X
Megaloceros giganteus (i.e. "giant deer" or "Irish elk"): up to 2m (7ft) tall with the largest antlers of any animal at 3.6m (12ft) across. Could these massive mantles be used for fighting? A 2019 study argues yes, based on computer modeling of the impact. https://t.co/WPafc723nR https://t.co/oBO89ReGCf
Jun 15, 2020 · 12 likes · 27,246 followersView post →
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マーキュリー２世
@uranus_2 · X
絶滅したギガンテウスオオツノシカの枝角は、近くの枝角が連結している限りは戦闘の負荷にいくらか耐えることができたと推察される。「押し」より「ねじれ」に強かったと考えられる。Head to head: the case for fighting behaviour in Megaloceros giganteus using finite…
https://t.co/jhlZ0Ka2FO
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Colecionadores de Ossos
@Colecionadores2 · X
A biomecânica da galhada de Megaloceros giganteus https://t.co/YxSYWyMWzU
Oct 16, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,235 followersView post →
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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X
Head to head: the case for fighting behaviour in Megaloceros giganteus using finite-element analysis | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/CDOJeY9oH5
Oct 16, 2019 · 1 like · 32,150 followersView post →
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@ausar_the · X
@krish_bohra There was a study done for M. giganteus. They would need to lock antlers at the middle tine and make twisting rather than pushing motions. It could still fight, but it would have been more constrained in what it could do and more predictable.
https://t.co/Th72HWP2VM
Apr 18, 2024 · 1 like · 7,658 followersView post →
This video explores the ancient giant deer Megaloceros and examines if their massive antlers could withstand fighting forces using finite element analysis. The findings suggest these antlers were likely used in combat…
This episode examines the enormous Pleistocene Megaloceros giganteus, a moose-sized relative of modern Fallow Deer with the largest antlers in history. The study explores whether their antlers could withstand fighting…
@krish_bohra There was a study done for M. giganteus. They would need to lock antlers at the middle tine and make twisting rather than pushing motions. It could still fight, but it would have been more constrained in what it could do and more predictable.
https://t.co/Th72HWP2VM
Apr 18, 2024 · 1 like · 7,658 followersView post →
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Jacy Reese Anthis
@jacyanthis · X
Megaloceros giganteus (i.e. "giant deer" or "Irish elk"): up to 2m (7ft) tall with the largest antlers of any animal at 3.6m (12ft) across. Could these massive mantles be used for fighting? A 2019 study argues yes, based on computer modeling of the impact. https://t.co/WPafc723nR https://t.co/oBO89ReGCf
Jun 15, 2020 · 12 likes · 27,246 followersView post →
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Gaddy M
@sexgurugaddy · X
Head to head: the case for fighting behaviour in Megaloceros giganteus using finite-element analysis | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/gSTbtok7an
Head to head: the case for fighting behaviour in Megaloceros giganteus using finite-element analysis | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/NPtKucwSDd
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Dr. Oliver Demuth
@OliverDemuth · X
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Deborah Hutchinson
@DebsHutchinson · X
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Dr. Karly E. Cohen
@Karly_Cohen · X
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Thaddaeus Buser, PhD
@Cottus_rex · X
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Peishu Li
@PeishuL · X
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Adam P. Summers
@Fishguy_FHL · X
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Hiroto NAKATSUBO
@ostealmania · X
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Thomas Fester
@fester_thomas · X
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Richard_Carr
@EmuLarge · X
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jen gossman
@jen_gossman · X
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@Kuzco297 · X
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Carlos de Miguel
@Carlosdino88 · X
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@dp_Junky_real · X
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Gustav Mattsson
@SkeleGus · X
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@rex_toyo · X
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Melanie During, PhD. ⛏
@MelanieDuring · X
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Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 7,190 followersView post →
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Ric Morris
@Skull_Bloke · X
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Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 2,200 followersView post →
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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X
Head to head: the case for fighting behaviour in Megaloceros giganteus using finite-element analysis | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/CDOJeY9oH5
Oct 16, 2019 · 1 like · 32,150 followersView post →
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@SterlingEyford · X
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Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 443 followersView post →
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Milton Tan
@mtanichthys · X
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Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 5,084 followersView post →
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Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X
RT @JamesNeenan: After getting home from a fantastic #SVP2019 I'd like to share our new paper that came out last week that's very 'deer' to…
Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 32,150 followersView post →
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Kory Yanfei (Evans PhD)
@KoryYanfei · X
RT @JamesNeenan: After getting home from a fantastic #SVP2019 I'd like to share our new paper that came out last week that's very 'deer' to…
Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 12,597 followersView post →
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Imran Rahman
@VirtualPalaeo · X
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Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 1,927 followersView post →
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Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X
RT @JamesNeenan: After getting home from a fantastic #SVP2019 I'd like to share our new paper that came out last week that's very 'deer' to…
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@tjerrian · X
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Colecionadores de Ossos
@Colecionadores2 · X
A biomecânica da galhada de Megaloceros giganteus https://t.co/YxSYWyMWzU
Oct 16, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 6,235 followersView post →
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Darwin's Door
@darwinsdoor · X
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TazzSawHook
@ShewchukTyler · X
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Darren Naish
@TetZoo · X
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Professor Flint
@DinosDownUnder · X
RT @JamesNeenan: After getting home from a fantastic #SVP2019 I'd like to share our new paper that came out last week that's very 'deer' to…
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@yamamotoyama555 · X
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@Exodus_Solidus · X
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@japanfossil · X
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Dr James Rule
@Palaeo_JRule · X
RT @JamesNeenan: After getting home from a fantastic #SVP2019 I'd like to share our new paper that came out last week that's very 'deer' to…
Oct 16, 2019 · 38 shares · 1,870 followersView post →
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Dr James Neenan
@JamesNeenan · X
After getting home from a fantastic #SVP2019 I'd like to share our new paper that came out last week that's very 'deer' to my heart! Antler biomechanics of the giant Irish Elk! @ada_klinkhamer @StephenWroe @PalaeoScience @morethanadodo. Check it out here: https://t.co/S1WHxloycp https://t.co/v5vBkulxDD
Oct 16, 2019 · 126 likes · 38 shares · 1,203 followersView post →
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@shitake_reverse · X
RT @uranus_2: 絶滅したギガンテウスオオツノシカの枝角は、近くの枝角が連結している限りは戦闘の負荷にいくらか耐えることができたと推察される。「押し」より「ねじれ」に強かったと考えられる。Head to head: the case for fighting beha…
Oct 11, 2019 · 6 shares · 3,493 followersView post →
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加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん @GBめぐりシリーズ公式アンバサダー
@Hiro_DinoPaleo · X
RT @uranus_2: 絶滅したギガンテウスオオツノシカの枝角は、近くの枝角が連結している限りは戦闘の負荷にいくらか耐えることができたと推察される。「押し」より「ねじれ」に強かったと考えられる。Head to head: the case for fighting beha…
Oct 11, 2019 · 6 shares · 4,964 followersView post →
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とよけらとぷす
@rex_toyo · X
RT @uranus_2: 絶滅したギガンテウスオオツノシカの枝角は、近くの枝角が連結している限りは戦闘の負荷にいくらか耐えることができたと推察される。「押し」より「ねじれ」に強かったと考えられる。Head to head: the case for fighting beha…
Oct 11, 2019 · 6 shares · 2,154 followersView post →
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木耳くらげ
@GelatinePlates · X
RT @uranus_2: 絶滅したギガンテウスオオツノシカの枝角は、近くの枝角が連結している限りは戦闘の負荷にいくらか耐えることができたと推察される。「押し」より「ねじれ」に強かったと考えられる。Head to head: the case for fighting beha…
Oct 11, 2019 · 6 shares · 1,126 followersView post →
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Harano T
@tharano34 · X
RT @uranus_2: 絶滅したギガンテウスオオツノシカの枝角は、近くの枝角が連結している限りは戦闘の負荷にいくらか耐えることができたと推察される。「押し」より「ねじれ」に強かったと考えられる。Head to head: the case for fighting beha…
Oct 11, 2019 · 6 shares · 959 followersView post →
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マーキュリー２世
@uranus_2 · X
絶滅したギガンテウスオオツノシカの枝角は、近くの枝角が連結している限りは戦闘の負荷にいくらか耐えることができたと推察される。「押し」より「ねじれ」に強かったと考えられる。Head to head: the case for fighting behaviour in Megaloceros giganteus using finite…
https://t.co/jhlZ0Ka2FO
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