Eons: Why Male Mammoths Lost the Game
Woolly mammoths disappeared from Europe and North America at the end of the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago. This episode sets out to solve one of the mysteries about these charismatic megafauna: why do most remains of mammoths found in the fossil record turn out to be male? Part of the "Eons" series. Please note this title discusses animal reproduction.
Media Details
Runtime: 11 minutes 2 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Paleontology, Prehistoric Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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