Explore new research on the extinction of mammoths and other megafauna in Arctic North America in this 52-minute lecture from the Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series. Dr. Duane Froese from the University of Alberta presents findings on the causes behind the final extinction of a mammoth population on St. Paul Island, Alaska, approximately 6,000 years ago. Delve into the fascinating world of paleontology and learn about the factors that contributed to the disappearance of these iconic Ice Age creatures from both mainland and island environments.