Mammuthus columbi Variant:Unprimed These feathers probably served an

These feathers probably served an insulation or display function

known for its large size

funkei wasn't just a great hunter: it was the pinnacle of its ecosystem

with dense and compact tympanic bullae

although hatchlings may have been partially feathered

Mammuthus columbi Variant:Unprimed These feathers probably served anMammuthus columbi , commonly known as the Columbian mammoth, was a species of proboscis mammoth that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene, approximately 1. 5 million to 11,000 years ago. This mammoth is recognized for its large size and wide geographic distribution, which ranged from the northern United States to central Mexico. Columbian mammoths were large animals, ranging in height from 3. 5 to 4 meters at the shoulders and weighing up to