The Second-to-Last Mammoths Ever
PBS Eons • 2026-05-26T14:00:53Z • 9:43:00 • intermediate • Science
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Discover the fascinating tale of the last woolly mammoths on St. Paul's Island and the mysterious factors that led to their extinction!
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isolated
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd/
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Separated from others; remote or solitary.
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The isolated island was home to a unique species of birds.
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debris
/dəˈbriː/
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Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed.
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After the storm, the beach was littered with debris from the damaged boats.
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prehistoric
/ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
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Relating to the period before written records.
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The museum had an exhibit on prehistoric animals that lived millions of years ago.
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culprit
/ˈkʌlprɪt/
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A person or thing responsible for a crime or misdeed.
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The detective quickly identified the culprit behind the mysterious theft.
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salinity
/səˈlɪnɪti/
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The concentration of salt in water or soil.
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The salinity of the ocean can affect marine life significantly.
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erosion
/ɪˈroʊʒən/
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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes.
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Erosion along the riverbank has caused several trees to fall into the water.
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