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woolly mammoth
noun
: a heavy-coated mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) formerly inhabiting the colder parts of the northern hemisphere
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Because the puppies were found near a site where ancient humans had butchered woolly mammoths, researchers had wondered whether they might be domesticated dogs, as opposed to wolves.
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Earlier this year, Colossal introduced the woolly mouse as a key proof point in its larger mission to eventually restore traits of the long-extinct woolly mammoth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Dementia awareness, Hmong New Year among the themes Walk through the main entrance, and you'll be greeted by a friendly woolly mammoth constructed from clear packing tape; a white, fluffy tree; and bright red mushrooms.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
At 267 feet tall, General Grant Tree is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old, which means the sequoia was growing alongside woolly mammoths and outlived the Roman Empire.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
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Evan Bush, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Earlier this year, Colossal introduced the woolly mouse as a key proof point in its larger mission to eventually restore traits of the long-extinct woolly mammoth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Dementia awareness, Hmong New Year among the themes Walk through the main entrance, and you'll be greeted by a friendly woolly mammoth constructed from clear packing tape; a white, fluffy tree; and bright red mushrooms.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Dec. 2025
At 267 feet tall, General Grant Tree is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old, which means the sequoia was growing alongside woolly mammoths and outlived the Roman Empire.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Woolly mammoth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woolly%20mammoth. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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