Season 6 Episode 20: Mammoth Extinction, Pet Separation, and Mental Health Myths

Send us a text What really caused the extinction of the last woolly mammoths? This episode challenges the familiar narrative of genetic downfall, presenting groundbreaking genetic analyses of Wrangel Island mammoths. We uncover how harmful mutations were eradicated from their genomes, leading us to consider other culpable factors like climate change and disease. Our discussion sheds new light on conservation efforts, emphasizing the need to address modern-day species' vulnerabilities to env...