Paleontologists work to recover well-preserved bones from mammoths and mastodons before a fossil site in the Rocky Mountains is lost to developers.
“Uncovering mammoths, mastodons, and other vanished beasts”
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Paleontologists work to recover well-preserved bones from mammoths and mastodons before a fossil site in the Rocky Mountains is lost to developers.
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Paleontologist Richard Stucky and his team work in the Rocky Mountains to excavate a fossil site rich with bones from mammoths, mastodons, and other extinct species. Their efforts take place amid looming development that threatens to destroy the site. The documentary captures the urgency of their task as they document these significant finds. It provides a detailed look at the Ice Age ecosystem of North America and the environmental factors that influenced the lives of these ancient creatures.
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Why Watch
- Meet paleontologists racing against developers in the Rockies.
- Find out about Ice Age biodiversity in North America.
- See well-preserved bones of extinct creatures.
Did You Know
- The documentary features fossil finds from mammoths and mastodons.
- The film was directed by Eleanor Grant in 2012.
- The duration of the documentary is 54 minutes.
- The production took place in the United States of America.
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What types of fossils were found in the Rocky Mountains?
Paleontologists uncovered well-preserved bones of mammoths, mastodons, and other giant extinct creatures.
Who directed the documentary Ice Age Death Trap?
Eleanor Grant directed the documentary.
What is the duration of the documentary Ice Age Death Trap?
The documentary has a duration of 54 minutes.
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