Science & Research

  • Closeup of mammoth tusks in ground.
    Paleontology

    Discover more about the paleontology at the Waco Mammoth National Monument

  • Image of North America during the Ice Age
    Ice Age

    Learn more about why this time period in Earth's history is called the Ice Age

  • Map of the broader Waco area, showing the confluence of the Brazos and Bosque rivers near the site.
    Geologic Setting

    The geology at Waco Mammoth reveals important clues about what life was like here in the Ice Age

 
Distinct soil layers at Waco Mammoth National Monument indicate multiple flood events during the Ice
Current Research

Read more about scientists' ideas to explain what happened here during the Ice Age

A scientist views micro fossils through a microscope
Dating Methods

Learn how scientists date the soil and bones to figure out how long ago these animals were roaming Central Texas

Last updated: July 9, 2024

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