{"product_id":"eofauna-straight-tusked-elephant-figure","title":"Eofauna Straight-tusked elephant Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Largest Elephant to Ever Walk the Earth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Straight Tusked Elephant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight Tusked Elephant was one of the largest land mammals in Earth's history. Living throughout Europe and western Asia between approximately 780,000 and 30,000 years ago, this Ice Age giant could stand over 4 metres (13 feet) tall at the shoulder and weigh as much as 13 tonnes, making it even larger than many mammoths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite often being associated with the Ice Age, the Straight Tusked Elephant thrived during warmer interglacial periods, inhabiting forests, river valleys, and open woodlands. Its immense straight tusks, which could exceed 4 metres (13 feet) in length, were used for foraging, display, and competition between males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent discoveries suggest these elephants lived alongside early humans, including both Neanderthals and \u003cem\u003eHomo sapiens\u003c\/em\u003e, making them one of the most iconic mammals of the Pleistocene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Figure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEofauna has recreated the Straight Tusked Elephant with exceptional scientific accuracy and remarkable attention to anatomical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enormous body proportions immediately convey the sheer scale of this prehistoric giant. Massive pillar-like legs, a broad domed forehead, powerful trunk, and incredibly long straight tusks faithfully represent the latest paleontological research. The natural walking pose gives the figure an impressive sense of weight and movement while remaining anatomically precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery wrinkle, muscle fold, and skin texture has been carefully sculpted, resulting in a museum quality model that looks realistic from every angle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaint Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEofauna continues its reputation for understated realism with a beautifully natural paint scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft greys and warm earth tones create subtle variations across the heavily wrinkled skin, while darker shading enhances the figure's impressive musculature and texture. The enormous ivory tusks feature gentle weathering and realistic colour transitions, adding even more authenticity to this stunning reconstruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe careful attention to fine details around the eyes, ears, trunk, and feet makes this one of the finest prehistoric mammal figures available today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector POV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Straight Tusked Elephant is an outstanding centrepiece for any prehistoric collection. Its tremendous size, iconic tusks, and museum quality sculpt immediately distinguish it from modern elephant figures. While dinosaurs often dominate prehistoric collections, this species offers collectors an opportunity to display one of the greatest mammals ever to exist alongside Ice Age predators and other megafauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed on its own or alongside other Eofauna prehistoric mammals, it adds incredible diversity and realism to any collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2876\" data-start=\"2849\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2853\"\u003eModel Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2955\" data-start=\"2877\"\u003e12.5 cm x  24 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"2913\" data-start=\"2910\"\u003eScale : 1:40\u003cbr\u003eThis PVC figure includes a bonus collectible\/playing card.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eofauna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49275656208643,"sku":"Figure-002","price":52.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/1105\/1011\/files\/EoFauna-Straight-tusked-elephant-01.jpg?v=1784170994","url":"https:\/\/www.dinosaurcrates.com\/products\/eofauna-straight-tusked-elephant-figure","provider":"Dinosaur Crates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}