Mammuthus primigenius

Mammuthus primigenius, commonly known as the woolly mammoth, was a large, elephant-like mammal that lived during the Ice Age. It was covered in thick fur and had long, curved tusks used for defense and foraging. The woolly mammoth roamed cold regions of Europe, North America, and northern Asia, where its adaptations helped it survive harsh environments. It went extinct around 4,000 years ago, likely due to climate change and human hunting. Today, well-preserved fossils and frozen remains provide valuable insights into the species' biology and the Ice Age ecosystems they inhabited.