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woolly mammoth

/ˈwʊli ˈmæməθ/

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/ˈwʊli ˈmæməθ/B2formalscientific
  • ruВымерший вид мамонта, живший в эпоху плейстоцена, характеризующийся длинными изогнутыми бивнями и густой лохматой шерстью, приспособленной к холодному климату.

An extinct species of mammoth that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by its long, curved tusks and thick, shaggy coat of fur adapted to cold climates.

  1. Extinct prehistoric mammalB2formal

    A large, extinct species of elephant that lived during the Ice Age, characterized by long, curved tusks and a thick coat of fur.

    ruВымершее доисторическое млекопитающее

    • The woolly mammoth roamed the northern tundra thousands of years ago.
    • Scientists have found well-preserved remains of a woolly mammoth in Siberia.
    • The woolly mammoth is one of the most famous Ice Age animals.