Audrey Rowe

Audrey Rowe, a paleoecologist and PhD candidate at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, dives into the life and death of a woolly mammoth named Elma. She explores how environmental changes and early human settlements in Alaska 14,000 years ago may have led to Elma's extinction. By analyzing Elma's tusk, Audrey uncovers insights into mammoth movements and dietary habits. The discussion highlights lessons from the past that can inform modern conservation efforts for megafauna facing similar challenges today.