"Woolly Mammoth's Life Revealed in Tusk Minerals" By studying the mineral layers in mammoth tusks, scientists are piecing together the life stories of these ancient creatures. A recent study analyzed the tusk of a 14,000-year-old female mammoth, revealing her migration from Yukon to central Alaska before likely falling to hunters in her 20s. This innovative approach could provide insights into mammoths' extinction and early human interactions. The findings suggest a combination of climate change and hunting may have contributed to the mammoths' disappearance from Alaska. Excitingly, this method offers a new way to uncover the mysteries of these prehistoric giants.