Their disappearance highlights the vulnerability of certain species to changes in their environment and other adverse factors

Its vertebral column was reinforced with vertebrae interconnected by strong ligaments

leading to the extinction of many species

Its skeleton shows adaptations that allowed it to survive in an island environment with limited resources

Deinotherium giganteum Variant:Hand painted Their disappearance highlights the vulnerabilityDeinotherium 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