Woolly Mammoth

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Apr 24, 2015 07:16 AM EDT

'De-Extinction' of the Woolly Mammoth May be Possible with a Nearly Complete Genome

Scientists may be a step closer to bringing back the woolly mammoth from extinction.

Jul 14, 2014 09:03 AM EDT

Siberian Woolly Mammoth Babies Reveal the Cause of Their Violent Deaths with CT Scans

The remains of two newborn woolly mammoths preserved in the Siberian Arctic are revealing new and unprecedented details about the early development of prehistoric pachyderms.

May 30, 2014 07:11 AM EDT

Ancient Humans Teamed Up with Early, Domestic Dogs to Hunt and Kill Mammoths

A new analysis of a few key archaeological sites has shown researchers something surprising: it's possible that our ancestors once teamed up with early domestic dogs in order to hunt and kill mammoths.