Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Zenger
Zenger
Lifestyle
Mark Waghorn

How Woolly Mammoths’ Ears Helped Keep Them Warm During Cold Weather

A woolly mammoth tusk discovered in northeastern Siberia in 2015. The giant beasts used their 15-foot-long tusks to dig under snow for shrubs and grasses. LOVE DALEN/SWNS

Woolly mammoths‘ small ears helped keep them warm on the Siberian steppes, according to new research.

They evolved mutations that reduce heat loss – which also explain their iconic coat and a thick layer of fat beneath the skin.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.