Woolly Mammoth
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The Woolly Mammoth (*Mammuthus primigenius*) is a taxon that received a Darwin Award[1]. These awards are humorously given to individuals or groups whose actions demonstrate an extraordinary lack of judgment, often resulting in their own demise or sterilization.
Woolly Mammoths were large, hairy relatives of modern elephants, though their extinction is not directly linked to the Darwin Awards[1]. The recognition highlights a symbolic or satirical connection rather than a biological cause. Their inclusion in such awards reflects a cultural reference rather than a scientific one.
Key Facts
- Award received: Darwin Awards[3]
- Taxon rank: species[4]
- Parent taxon: Mammuthus[5]
- Taxon name: Mammuthus primigenius[6]
- Commons category: Mammuthus primigenius[7]
- Said to be the same as: Q12546634[8]
- Temporal range start: Pleistocene[9]
- Temporal range end: Holocene[10]
- Start time: -400000-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]
- End time: 4000 BC[12]
- Original combination: Elephas primigenius[13]
- Short name: M. primigenius[14]
- Taxon common name: woolly mammoth[15], mammouth laineux[16], Wollhaarmammut[17], mamut llanudu[18], dlakavi mamut[19]
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Identifiers
Woolly Mammoth's iNaturalist taxon ID is recorded as 317775[20]. Woolly Mammoth's NCBI taxonomy ID is recorded as 37349[21]. Woolly Mammoth's Encyclopedia of Life ID is recorded as 55636399[22]. Woolly Mammoth's GBIF taxon ID is recorded as 4825833[23].
Why It Matters
Woolly Mammoth has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] It is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
What awards did Woolly Mammoth receive?
Honors received include Darwin Awards[3].