# Woolly Mammoth

> extinct species of mammoth (Mammuthus)

**Wikidata**: [Q3699044](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3699044)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolly_mammoth)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/woolly-mammoth

## Summary

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.


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