Woolly Mammoth
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Woolly Mammoth
Mammuthus primigenius
Woolly Mammoth was a large Ice Age mammal that lived alongside early humans and other megafauna.
Habitat: Ice Age grasslands and tundra
Appearance
The Woolly Mammoth is a majestic ancient elephant relative, covered in thick, shaggy reddish-brown fur. It has small ears and a distinctive humped back, visually differentiating it from modern elephants by its massive, dramatically curved tusks.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
AncientRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Early humans hunted mammoths and used their bones and tusks to build impressive shelters.
Scientists are studying mammoth DNA, hoping to one day bring them back from extinction!
Some Woolly Mammoths found frozen in ice still have their fur and even internal organs!
Their massive, curved tusks could grow over 4 meters long, making them incredible diggers!
Special abilities
Ability
Arctic Armor
Woolly Mammoths had extremely thick fur and a layer of insulating fat that helped them survive brutally cold Ice Age environments.
Ability
Tusk Tools
Woolly Mammoths used their enormous, curved tusks to dig through snow for plants and to defend against fearsome predators.
Ability
Snow Shovel Trunk
Their powerful, muscular trunks could grasp tough grasses and clear snow to find food in frozen tundras.
Measurements & details
- Estimated Length
- 3.4-4 m
- Estimated Weight
- 4000-6000 kg
- Era
- Ancient
- Extinct Millions Years Ago
- 0.004
Diet & Feeding
These plant-eaters grazed on grasses, sedges, and shrubs across their cold, ancient habitats.
Primary Foods
- Grasses
- Sedges
- Mosses
- Shrubs
- Tree bark
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
hunts
Human
Homo sapiens
Hunted for food and materials.
eaten by
Cave Lion
Panthera spelaea
Preyed on young or weak mammoths.
eaten by
Wolf
Canis lupus
Scavenged mammoth carcasses for meat.
Traits
Colorful
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Ancient
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Artifact
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Fossil
A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of an ancient organism embedded in rock or other geological deposits.
Giant
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Also known as
Mammoth
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Woolly Mammoth?
3.4-4 m
How much does Woolly Mammoth weigh?
4000-6000 kg
What does Woolly Mammoth eat?
These plant-eaters grazed on grasses, sedges, and shrubs across their cold, ancient habitats.
Where is Woolly Mammoth usually found?
Ice Age grasslands and tundra
How does Woolly Mammoth hunt?
Grazing
What geologic era did Woolly Mammoth live in?
Ancient
When did Woolly Mammoth go extinct?
0.004
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