Deinotherium giganteum (IMAGE) Universiteit Utrecht Faculteit Geowetenschappen Caption Deinotherium giganteum, an ancient elephant dwarfing its modern counterparts, flourished in the megalake’s surrounding swamps and lowlands. Credit Utrecht University Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.