Scientists zero in on reason for mammoths’ demise – Los Angeles Times
 BBC News | Scientists zero in on reason for mammoths' demise Los Angeles Times The sediment beneath an Indiana lake is providing clues. One thing is clear: A meteor didn't kill off the mammoths, mastodons and other large plant-eaters, as previously theorized. Researchers found that the decline of large mammals started about 14800 ... Mammoths weren't killed off by meteor New Data Shed Light on Large-Animal Extinction Extinction of giant mammals altered landscape |