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Colombian Mammoth Skull Unearthed for Texas Exhibit

1/29/2025

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A stunning Colombian Mammoth skull has been discovered in Ellis County, Texas, destined to be the star attraction of a new ice age exhibit at a Hillsboro museum, featuring an array of Texas fossils. In an ambitious twist, Colossal Biosciences is on a mission to bring back mammoths, dodos, and Tasmanian tigers, fueled by a remarkable $200 million in funding.

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A stunning Colombian Mammoth skull has been discovered in Ellis County, Texas, destined to be the star attraction of a new ice age exhibit at a Hillsboro museum, featuring an array of Texas fossils. In an ambitious twist, Colossal Biosciences is on a mission to bring back mammoths, dodos, and Tasmanian tigers, fueled by a remarkable $200 million in funding.