Deinotherium giganteum Scale:1:20 Its wings were small compared

Its wings were small compared to its robust body and lower limbs

Snout-tail length 154 mm

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

Approximate measurements of the Minmi :

approximately 98 million years ago

Deinotherium giganteum Scale:1:20 Its wings were small comparedDeinotherium 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