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The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) was a massive, prehistoric relative of the modern elephant that roamed the icy plains of Europe, North America, and northern Asia during the Pleistocene epoch. Covered in thick, shaggy fur with a dense undercoat and a layer of insulating fat, it was well-adapted to cold climates. Its long, curved tusks—sometimes over 15 feet—were used for defense, foraging through snow, and dominance battles. Woolly mammoths lived in herds and grazed on grasses, shrubs, and other tundra vegetation. Despite their resilience, they went extinct around 4,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and overhunting by humans. Fascination with the woolly mammoth continues today, as scientists study frozen remains and even explore the possibility of de-extinction through genetic technology.
2025-06-05 18:12:16