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Fossilized bones in an Alaskan museum thought to be the last mammoth turned out to be whale bones, dating from 2,000 to 3,000 years ago, challenging previous assumptions about their age and origin, and highlighting the importance of DNA analysis in accurate species identification.
The NHL has three games scheduled, with the Winnipeg Jets aiming to end an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Kings, the Chicago Blackhawks welcoming Connor Bedard back from injury to face the Washington Capitals, and the Utah Mammoth hosting the St. Louis Blues during a homestand. Key storylines include the Jets' struggles, Bedard's return, and the Mammoth's offensive depth.
Recent analysis of fossils housed in Alaska's University of Alaska Museum revealed that what were thought to be mammoth bones from the Ice Age are actually from two ancient whales, a discovery confirmed through isotope and DNA analysis, challenging previous assumptions about the fossils' origins and highlighting the importance of modern scientific techniques.
Recent DNA sequencing has revealed that bones previously thought to be juvenile woolly mammoths in Arctic regions are actually whale remains, highlighting the importance of modern genetic techniques in accurately identifying fossils and understanding Earth's history.
Fossils initially thought to be the youngest mammoth remains in Alaska were later identified through DNA testing as whale bones, revealing a case of mistaken identity and raising questions about how whale bones ended up far inland.
The Boston Bruins will host the Utah Mammoth at TD Garden for a regular-season game, with Swayman starting in goal. The Bruins, coming off a successful road trip and recent wins, aim to improve their home record against a skilled Mammoth team that recently defeated the Penguins. Key players include Charlie McAvoy, returning from injury, and Sean Kuraly, on a point streak. The Mammoth's top scorer is Nick Schmaltz, and they recently won in overtime against Pittsburgh.
The Boston Bruins are set to face the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City, with Joonas Korpisalo starting in goal and lineup adjustments made to improve their recent performance, while the Mammoth aim to continue their winning streak after a recent victory.
Scientists analyzed microbial DNA from over 480 mammoth remains spanning more than a million years, discovering host-associated bacteria like Erysipelothrix, which may have influenced mammoth evolution. The study highlights the potential of ancient microbiome research to deepen understanding of extinct animals' health and evolutionary history.
A new study analyzing mitochondrial DNA from mammoth fossils in Mexico reveals a distinct and divergent lineage of Columbian mammoths, suggesting complex evolutionary history and coexistence of different lineages during the Late Pleistocene, highlighting the importance of broader geographic genomic data in understanding extinct species.
Scientists have discovered direct evidence that ancient Clovis people in North America relied heavily on mammoths and other large animals for food, as revealed by stable isotope analysis of remains from a 13,000-year-old burial site in Montana. The study, published in Science Advances, shows that about 40% of the diet of a Clovis child's mother came from mammoths, with other large animals like elk and bison comprising the rest. This research provides insights into the rapid spread of humans across the Americas and the extinction of large ice age mammals.
A recent study reveals that ancient humans consumed mammoth meat as part of their diet, providing new insights into prehistoric eating habits and human survival strategies.
A man renovating his wine cellar in Gobelsburg, Austria, discovered mammoth bones estimated to be 30,000 to 40,000 years old. The Austrian Archaeological Institute is excavating the site, using modern technology to learn more about the mammoths and the prehistoric environment. The bones will be sent to the Vienna Museum of Natural History for further study.
A winemaker in Gobelsburg, Austria, discovered 30,000-year-old mammoth bones while renovating his wine cellar, revealing remains from at least three mammoths.
Using ancient DNA and isotopic analysis of a mammoth's tusk, researchers have tracked the life and travels of a female mammoth named Élmayųujey’eh in Alaska, approximately 14,000 years ago. This study, along with earlier work on a male mammoth, provides unprecedented insights into the lives of specific animals and Pleistocene ecology. The tusk's isotopic information revealed her movements and connections to areas once inhabited by ancient humans, shedding light on her life and environment. The mammoth's name, chosen by the Healy Lake Village Tribe, reflects Dene humor and affection, and the research showcases the potential of combining scientific analysis with Indigenous knowledge.
A 14,000-year-old mammoth tusk named Élmayųujey’eh has provided insights into the animal's life and its interaction with Ice Age humans in central Alaska. Analysis of isotopes in the tusk revealed the mammoth's migration from southeastern Beringia to the Swan Point archaeological site, where it likely died coinciding with the seasonal occupation of the area by humans. While there is no explicit evidence of human involvement in the mammoth's death, the site's collection of mammoth bones underscores the overlap between mammoths and humans during the Ice Age.