Woolly Mammoths & Impacts

A fascinating discussion reveals how a massive impact event, potentially from a meteor, may have contributed to the extinction of many land mammals, including woolly mammoths. Evidence such as nano diamonds and nuclear glass points to a significant event around 12,000 years ago, yet woolly mammoths survived until as recently as 4,000 years ago on Wrangel Island. The conversation also touches on the existence of pygmy mammoths in North America, showcasing the incredible resilience of these ancient creatures.