The recent discovery of a mammoth frozen in the Siberian tundra is the backdrop for this case study, which explores the various theories for the extinction of the great Ice Age mammals and Homo neanderthalensis. Students research evidence for and against the various hypotheses and then meet in class to discuss the merits of each.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2001Stock # jcst01_031_01_52Volume 031Issue 01

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