Deinotherium giganteum Scale:1:20 and an elongated head with

and an elongated head with a narrow snout

Height 151mm

Although no direct fossil evidence of this specific interaction has been found

designed to withstand the force of powerful muscles that propelled a crescent-shaped tail

Approximate measurements of the Minmi :

Deinotherium giganteum Scale:1:20 and an elongated head withDeinotherium giganteum : The forgotten colossus of the age of giants Among the colossi that populated the Neogene landscapes, one of the most enigmatic and spectacular was Deinotherium giganteum , a proboscis that, although related to modern elephants, had an unmistakable appearance and unique anatomy. Its name, which means "terrible beast," does justice to its imposing size and presence, but also reflects the awe it has generated since its discovery