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Where are woolly mammoth carcasses often excavated

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Where are woolly mammoth carcasses often excavated

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Woolly mammoth carcasses are often excavated in regions that are part of the mammoth's historical range, particularly in areas of the Northern Hemisphere. These include parts of North America, such as Alaska and Canada, and regions of Siberia in Russia. The reason these areas yield so many finds is due to their permafrost; the permanently frozen ground has helped preserve the remains for thousands of years.

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Fossil body parts of an animal and its location of excavation confirm that these animal species underwent minimal adaptations from one period to the next.

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