What advantage does the icebound mammoth offer to scientist?

Answer 1

The flesh disappears from most dead animals relatively quickly leaving little other than bones behind. In the case of dinosaurs, these bones have been replaced by stone, and only an image of the original bones remains, but no real bone, and no DNA.

Mammoths have been extinct for 12,000 years. Icebound mammoths are much more complete than what would be available with bones alone, and the even often have skin and hair. This provides far more information about the creatures than mere bones, and also have much more intact DNA than would be available through other sources. A dream might be to clone mammoths requiring as good of DNA as possible.

Answer 2

The icebound mammoth provides scientists with an opportunity to study ancient DNA and learn more about the evolutionary history of mammoths. It also offers insights into the environmental conditions and ecosystem dynamics of the time period when it lived. Additionally, studying the preserved tissues and remains of the icebound mammoth can provide valuable information about its Biology, behavior, and adaptations to cold environments.