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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: Simon on November 19, 2009, 23:49

Title: Dung helps reveal why mammoths died out
Post by: Simon on November 19, 2009, 23:49

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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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8368485.stm

Title: Re: Dung helps reveal why mammoths died out
Post by: sam on November 20, 2009, 01:53

Quote from: Simon on November 19, 2009, 23:49

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.

Simple really.... Clive.

Title: Re: Dung helps reveal why mammoths died out
Post by: Simon on November 20, 2009, 07:34

;D

Title: Re: Dung helps reveal why mammoths died out
Post by: Clive on November 20, 2009, 11:59

Quote from: sam on November 20, 2009, 01:53

Simple really.... Clive.

 :splat: