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science16 hours ago•6 min saved

Alaska Fossil Mix-Up: Whale Bones Misidentified as Mammoths for 70 Years

Fossils housed for decades at the University of Alaska Museum of the North were long labeled as woolly mammoths, but new radiocarbon dating and isotope analyses show they are two whales (likely a Northern Pacific right whale and a common minke whale) dating to about 2,000–3,000 years ago, far younger than mammoths. Mitochondrial DNA confirmed whale identity. How they ended up inland remains unclear, with hypotheses including inland whale incursions, transport by ancient humans, or a museum mix-up; the study concludes the specimens are not mammoths.

via ScienceAlert|

#isotopes #mammoth #paleontology

science2 months ago•14 min saved

Mammoth Comeback: Colossal’s Genome Quest to Rebuild an Ice-Age Giant

Colossal Biosciences is assembling hundreds of mammoth genomes to guide edits in the Asian elephant genome, testing changes in mice before attempting embryonic cloning to produce mammoth-like calves (potentially by 2028). The project aims to restore ecological roles of mammoths and advance conservation tools, but it faces scientific and ethical debate about whether this constitutes true de-extinction and how it would be implemented in Arctic ecosystems.

via Earth.com|

#cloning #conservation #de-extinction

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Missouri River Unearths 80-Pound Ice Age Femur

A Missouri fossil hunter pulled an 80-pound femur from a riverbed near Ravenwood, likely from a mammoth or mastodon, with the moment captured on video and fueling public interest in Ice Age megafauna and paleontology.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#fossil #mammoth #mastodon

culture3 months ago•24 min saved

Giant Mammoth Femur Pulled From Missouri River Stuns Fossil Fans

A fossil hunter waded into a Missouri river near Ravenwood and pulled out a massive, well-preserved femur believed to belong to a mammoth or mastodon, a striking find that has viewers buzzing about prehistoric giants.

via OutKick|

#culture #fossil #mammoth

archaeology4 months ago•4 min saved

Dog-walkers' chance find reveals Britain's most complete mammoth skeleton

In 1986 a couple walking near Condover in Shropshire unearthed hundreds of mammoth bones from a quarry, leading to the discovery of an adult mammoth and several juveniles—the most complete mammoth skeleton found in Britain and north-west Europe. Radiocarbon dating dated them to about 12,800 years ago, reshaping views of mammoths in western Europe. Analyses suggest the adult (about 30–32 years old) died after getting trapped in a kettle hole, with younger mammoths dying at different times. The bones were cleaned and studied across Ludlow, Cardiff, and Shropshire museums and are now displayed or stored, helping spur exhibits and a 40th-anniversary celebration of the find.

via BBC|

#archaeology #britain #discovery

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Alaska Fossil Mix-Up Reveals Unexpected Ice Age Giants

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#alaska #fossils #mammoth

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Jets Aim to Break 11-Game Losing Streak Against Kings

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.

via NHL.com|

#blackhawks #jets #kings

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover New Ice Age Giant in Alaska Mammoth Fossil

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.

via Indian Defence Review|

#alaska #dna-analysis #fossils

animals5 months ago•2 min saved

DNA Tests Reveal Mammoth Remains Are Actually Whales

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.

via polarjournal.net|

#animals #dna-analysis #fossil-reclassification

science5 months ago•3 min saved

DNA Test Reveals the Youngest Mammoth Was Not What Scientists Thought

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.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#alaska #dna-testing #fossils

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Bruins open homestand with 4-1 victory over Mammoth

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.

via NHL.com|

#bruins #game-preview #hockey

sports7 months ago•3 min saved

Mammoth Edges Bruins 3-2 in Tight Match

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.

via NHL.com|

#bruins #hockey #lineup

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Mammoth DNA Reveals Microbial Links to Modern Elephant Diseases

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.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#ancient-animals #dna #mammoth

science9 months ago•3 min saved

Unique Genetic Lineage of Mexican Mammoths Unveiled

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.

via Phys.org|

#dna #evolution #mammoth

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Ancient Child's Remains Reveal Mammoth-Centric Clovis Diet

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.

via NBC Montana|

#ancient-diet #archaeology #clovis