10 Extinct Animals We Shouldn’t Bring Back

7. Gigantopithecus: The Enormous Ape

Gigantopithecus: The Enormous Ape
Gigantopithecus: The Enormous Ape

Gigantopithecus, a gigantic ape from the Pleistocene Epoch, was incredibly tall, standing at about 9.8 feet, and weighed over a thousand pounds. Despite being an herbivore, similar to a very large panda, the sheer size of Gigantopithecus would likely lead to intimidating and potentially dangerous encounters if it were brought back to life.

Just imagining the presence of such a colossal creature can inspire feelings of awe and admiration for the ancient world and its extraordinary inhabitants. However, we are fortunate that Gigantopithecus remains a relic of the past. We can appreciate its existence through fossil records and scientific studies, rather than facing the challenges of coexisting with such a massive creature in the present.