Fossil - Mammoth hair

Mammoth sample – Real wool from woolly mammoth
Hold a piece of the Ice Age in your hand with this unique hair sample from a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) – the last species of its genus and one of the most iconic animals from the last Ice Age. These hairs are over 20,000 years old and have been preserved in the Siberian permafrost – a place where the ground is frozen year-round.

Woolly mammoths roamed cold, open landscapes alongside saber-toothed cats, cave bears and the first humans. They were herbivores with thick fur that helped them survive in a climate where temperatures could drop to -50 degrees Celsius. Fossil evidence shows that some mammoths lived at the same time as the first advanced civilizations – the last of which died out just 3,000 years ago.

Why you'll love it:
• An authentic specimen from one of the world's most iconic extinct mammals.
• Collected from Siberian permafrost – where time has literally stood still.
• A perfect addition to natural history collections, school projects or as an extraordinary gift.
• A unique topic of conversation that raises questions about evolution, climate change and species extinction.
• Supplied in a capsule with information card.

Facts about mammoth hair:
• Species: Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
• Age: Approximately 20,000 years
• Place of origin: Siberian permafrost
• Storage: Comes in a capsule for protection and display
• Important: Natural variation occurs – each bundle is unique

Did you know this?
The first Egyptian pyramids were built about 4,500 years ago – and some mammoths were still alive then.

Bundle:
From the Ice Age to the Tropics – Mammoth Hair & Japanese Star Sand Two extremes of nature in one set – ancient hair from an ice age giant and tiny fossils from tropical seas. A unique pair that shows how amazing and varied our planet is.