Dolus Mammuthus

The Dolus Mammuthus is a smaller subspecies of the woolly mammoth.

About the height of the average man at the shoulder, they are very fuzzy to survive harsh weather.

hey were discovered in 2001 In a archaeological dig in Eurasia, originally thought to be fossilized remains of the Pygmy mammoth, were later confirmed to be a new species.

Habitat

They would’ve lived around North America, Canada, and parts of Europe. In lush cold environments with lots of plants to eat.  

Lifestyle

They most likely were diurnal, and would cover miles each day looking for food, if encountered by a predator they would use their tusks to defend themselves. 

It is highly debated whether these animals were solitary or were in herds. Most people believe they were most likely herd animals.

And most likely communicated with vocalizations consisting of calls, yells, and some believe trumpets.

Reproduction

To find a mate scientists believe they called to each other, and some people think males might of fought over females using their tusks. 

They probably had 2-3 babies, each 3-4 feet tall. Babies were thought to be weaned at 6 and a half months.          

Predators

We think the Saber tooth cat(some call it “tiger” but it is not a tiger) hunted them because of their small size, and how much meat they would provide. 

Role in the Ecosystem

ecosystem engineers

By foraging, trampling, and migrating, they maintained vast, sun-reflecting grasslands, knocked down encroaching trees, and compressed snow to keep the ground cold. Their activities sustained regional biodiversity and stabilized permafrost.