Wenas Creek Mammoth
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The Wenas Creek mammoth is a mammoth
discovered in Wenas Creek Valley near Selah, Washington
. It was excavated by school students in 2005/2006. 37 metres of trench was excavated. The site was located about 400 metres above sea level. The humerus
bone of the specimen was about 1 metre in length.
Mammoth
A mammoth is any species of the extinct genus Mammuthus. These proboscideans are members of Elephantidae, the family of elephants and mammoths, and close relatives of modern elephants. They were often equipped with long curved tusks and, in northern species, a covering of long hair...
discovered in Wenas Creek Valley near Selah, Washington
Selah, Washington
Selah is a city in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 7,147 at the 2010 census.-History:Selah was officially incorporated on April 3, 1919. The government is a Strong Mayor/Council form. The Tree Top apple processor co-operative has its headquarters and two processing...
. It was excavated by school students in 2005/2006. 37 metres of trench was excavated. The site was located about 400 metres above sea level. The humerus
Humerus
The humerus is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow....
bone of the specimen was about 1 metre in length.