>>They adapted to their new environment by growing thick, “woolly” fur and smaller ears, which helped conserve heat, and possibly by changing their DNA.
This just in: WOOLY MAMMOTH HAD GENETIC ENGINEERS.
No, that's not it. Their mothers told them to be sure to change their DNA in case they have an accident.
11 posted on 09/14/2011 10:08:58 AM PDT by decimon