Woolly mammoths would have lived another 4,000 years in some parts of Eurasia if it weren’t for human hunters, according to a new study. Australian experts performed computer simulations of woolly mammoth interactions with humans and climates based on evidence from fossils and ancient DNA. The findings suggested a warming climate forced them further north into smaller … Read more
North America’s megafauna — giant animals such as woolly mammoths and bear-sized beavers — were driven to extinction by a near-glacial climate, a study claimed. Researchers from Germany used a new statistical method to estimate the changing population sizes of the giant animals from the radiocarbon record. They found that megafauna numbers responded to climatic shifts, and they … Read more
A woolly rhinoceros was today defrosted and revealed for the first time since it died in the frozen tundra of Siberia up to 40,000 years ago. The animal of the extinct species was well-fed and is thought to have died after getting stuck in a swamp or river and drowning. Experts also believe it may … Read more
A woolly rhinoceros was today defrosted and revealed for the first time since it died in the frozen tundra of Siberia around 34,000 years ago. The animal of the extinct species was well-fed and is thought to have died after getting stuck in a swamp or river and drowning. Experts also believe it may have … Read more
Woolly wonders: FEMAIL picks out the best buys for embracing this season’s knitwear trends Emily Monckton says the humble knit has been given a high-fashion makeover British style expert shares her advice for embracing the trend throughout winter She also picked out fashionable knitwear items to suit all budgets By Emily Monckton For The Daily … Read more
Udderly brilliant! Cows are fitted with woolly BRAS in the world’s coldest village as temperatures drop to -45C in Siberia Video footage shows cows wearing fur or wool-lined bras as temperatures drop Cows are fitted with the triangular bras in Oymyakon, Russian region of Yakutia Bras help protect tender skin on the udder and saves … Read more
Udderly brilliant! Cows are fitted with woolly BRAS in the world’s coldest village as temperatures drop to -45C in Siberia Video footage shows cows wearing fur or wool-lined bras as temperatures drop Cows are fitted with the triangular bras in Oymyakon, Russian region of Yakutia Bras help protect tender skin on the udder and saves … Read more
Early North American explorers bred dogs so they would have ‘woolly hair’ that could be sheared like a sheep – and then spun it into clothing and blankets, a study found. Iain McKenchnie and colleagues from the Hakai Institute examined the records of more than 170,000 canine bones dug up at 210 sites in the Pacific … Read more
Early North American explorers bred dogs so they would have ‘woolly hair’ that could be sheared like a sheep – and then spun it into clothing and blankets, a study found. Iain McKenchnie and colleagues from the Hakai Institute examined the records of more than 170,000 canine bones dug up at 210 sites in the Pacific … Read more
Woolly jumper: Hilarious moment Bammie the sheep bounces around on childrens’ garden trampoline The sheep, called Bammie, lives in the garden in Vlagtwedde in the Netherlands A small girl watches the hilarious event and jumps up and down with excitement The curious animal appears to be enjoying itself as it leaps high in the air By … Read more