Are there other mammoth graveyards besides the recent discovery in Serbia?

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In summary, a spectacular discovery was made in Serbia last week, where a mammoth grave yard was uncovered. However, this may not be the world's first mammoth grave yard, as there have been other findings around the world. The use of the term "grave yard" may not be entirely accurate, as it is typically used to describe areas where animals go to die, rather than a group of mammoths dying simultaneously in one place. It is unclear if mammoths exhibited similar behavior to elephants in creating their own "grave yards." The existence of elephant grave yards is a myth, and there are actually more than 30 mammoth grave yards around the world, including Se
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Last week certainly a spectacular discovery was done in Serbia, a mammoth grave yard.

However worlds first mammoth grave yard? Maybe that's not the case...

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Sevsk, which is a natural open-air site, located as is Yudinovo on the Russian Plain, dates from about 14,000BP. Here, a catastrophic death assemblage of one mammoth group,composed of at least 33 mammoths that died simultaneously during spring or early summer, was discovered in oxbow lake deposits in an area of about 800m
 
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I question the use of the term "grave yard" if they just happened to all be in the same place and died at the same time. While the application of the the English language phrase is literally correct, I think "grave yard" is a term used more specifically, for example, to describe areas where elephants (specifically) go when they know they are dying and thus there are large numbers of remains all in the same place.

I vaguely recall reading of other areas where smaller numbers of mammoth remains (possibly much smaller) have been found, but I have no idea whether mammoths exhibited the same behavior as elephants in terms of creating their own "grave yards" but in any case this is clearly not such a case.
 
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II vaguely recall reading of other areas where smaller numbers of mammoth remains (possibly much smaller) have been found, but I have no idea whether mammoths exhibited the same behavior as elephants in terms of creating their own "grave yards" but in any case this is clearly not such a case.

The elephant grave yards are an 'rural' legend. It's not so.

Other mammoth graveyards,

"Mammoth hot springs" SD

Rancho La Brea LA

There are more
 

Related to Are there other mammoth graveyards besides the recent discovery in Serbia?

What are mammoth grave yards?

Mammoth grave yards are locations where large numbers of mammoth bones and remains are found in close proximity to each other. These grave yards are typically formed by natural events such as floods, mudslides, or other disasters that killed a large number of mammoths at once.

How did the mammoths end up in these grave yards?

Mammoths likely ended up in grave yards due to natural disasters such as floods or mudslides. These events would have quickly buried the remains and protected them from scavengers, leading to the formation of these grave yards.

What can we learn from studying mammoth grave yards?

Studying mammoth grave yards can provide valuable information about the behaviors and habitats of these ancient creatures. By examining the bones and remains, scientists can learn about their diet, migration patterns, and even possible causes of extinction.

Are mammoth grave yards only found in certain locations?

No, mammoth grave yards have been found in various locations around the world, including Europe, Asia, and North America. These grave yards are typically found in areas that were once inhabited by mammoths.

Are there any living descendants of mammoths?

No, mammoths went extinct approximately 10,000 years ago. However, scientists are currently working on a project to potentially bring back the mammoth species through cloning using preserved DNA found in mammoth remains.

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