Discovering the Enigmatic Columbian Mammoth

For the very first time, scientists have ventured into tropical territories to unveil the ancient DNA of the Columbian mammoth, a species originally endemic to North and Central America. This groundbreaking research has uncovered surprising genetic differences that distinguish these massive creatures from their northern relatives.

Meet the Columbian Mammoth

Standing at an impressive 13 feet (4 meters), Columbian mammoths (Mammuthus columbi) dwarfed their woolly counterparts (Mammuthus primigenius). Fossils of these giant mammals have been found across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and into Central America. Yet, the enigma of their evolutionary journey in the Americas has remained shrouded in mystery.

A Treasure Trove of Fossils