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Ancient DNA Reveals Ice Age Giants' Diet and Habits
New analysis of ancient DNA from woolly mammoths reveals surprisingly detailed insights into their diet, seasonal migrations, and even their susceptibility to disease. This genetic reconstruction paints a vivid picture of life during the Ice Age.
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It's mind-boggling to get such granular information about creatures that went extinct thousands of years ago, directly from their genetic code. The findings challenge previous assumptions about their ecological roles.
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