referring to the early period in which it lived

including large lungs to store oxygen during prolonged dives

Its vertebral column was reinforced with vertebrae interconnected by strong ligaments

with forelegs somewhat shorter than the hindlegs

Deinotherium giganteum Variant:Hand painted referring to the early periodDeinotherium 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