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How a prehistoric tooth from a BC playground altered our historical timeline

How a prehistoric tooth from a BC playground altered our historical timeline

Mornings with Simi

August 9, 20245m 9sbonus

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A piece of mammoth tooth found in a playground on Vancouver Island has provided new insights into the timeline of these prehistoric animals’ presence on the island.

In a study led by Laura Termes, researchers analyzed over 30 mammoth samples and discovered that mammoths roamed Vancouver Island much longer than previously believed.

Guest: Laura Termes, PhD Candidate in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University 

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