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Scientists reconstructed the life history of a woolly mammoth using isotopes from its tusk, revealing it traveled vast distances and covered an extensive range in Alaska. The analysis provides insight into the animal's preferred habitats and behavior, shedding light on one of the most iconic ice-age creatures.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Isotopes reveal the lifetime mobility of an Arctic woolly mammoth American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 12, 2021 · first to report
- Study takes unprecedented peek into life of 17,000-year-old mammoth University of Alaska Fairbanks · Aug 12, 2021