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November 21, 2009 ·
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Dung helps reveal why mammoths died out
By T.K. RandallNovember 21, 2009 ·
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Examination of the fungus found in ancient mammoth dung has revealed new information about what might have brought them to extinction, ruled out a massive asteroid impact and found to what extent humans might have been involved.
Mammoth dung has proved to be a source of prehistoric information, helping scientists unravel the mystery of what caused the great mammals to die out. An examination of a fungus that is found in the ancient dung and preserved in lake sediments has helped build a picture of what happened to the beasts.
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