#30: Man vs. Mammoth Tusk
Ancient woolly mammoths have fascinated people for generations. Prehistoric mammoths were larger and heavier than our modern-day elephants, and this ancient tusk is proof. Someone discovered this 12,000-year-old mammoth tusk buried in a Siberian riverbed. Imagine coming across something like this while going about your business. How incredible!

This mammoth tusk was preserved underneath the silt and dirt of the riverbed for thousands of years. Its massive size gives us a better idea of how large these ancient creatures were. It’s hard to imagine what it would be like to run into a real-life mammoth, but this tusk definitely helps. Plus, this amazing archaeological find can help scientists learn more about this ancient animal.