Two-tone mammoths

http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1128994 [Published: 07-Jul-06 | Permalink | Category: Science seen]
Römpler and coworkers report in Science two polymorphisms in the melanocortin-1 receptor of mammoths. Seems Mammuthus primigenius may have been available in dark and light versions, complementing your cave decor.

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