09/11/2026
Every once in a while, Klaus reaches into the vault and pulls out something you simply do not see every day.
This time, it is an antler from a Stag Moose, an extraordinary animal that roamed North America during the last Ice Age.
Despite the name, the Stag Moose was an extinct member of the deer family with a look all its own. It stood slightly larger than a modern moose, with long legs, a more elk-like head, and distinct antlers. The species disappeared roughly 11,500 years ago, leaving behind only the rare remains that have survived thousands of years.
In this edition of Antlers from the Vault, Klaus shares the story behind this particular antler, including how the original was discovered by a hiker near a stream, and gives us a closer look at one of the more unusual pieces to pass through the Antlers by Klaus shop.
Stag Moose remains like this have frequently been recovered from ancient wetland, lake, and river deposits, environments these animals likely favored during their era.
Take a few minutes with Klaus and get an up-close look at a remarkable species that vanished thousands of years ago.
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