Category: Mammoths

Best Mammoth Representation: Video Game Edition

Post author By MMG
Post date 26/01/2024

Best Mammoth Representation: Video Game Edition

Like many a person today, we tend to have mammoths constantly on the mind. This is only reinforced when they are also present in so many great video games. So here we are today to help determine which video game mammoth is actually the best, something that we assure you will be life changing.

But before we introduce our candidates we must go over the criteria!

Is the main focus surrounding mammoths?
Can you play as a mammoth?
Is their size accurate to real life?
Are they tough and formidable?
Are they cute?
Can you style the mammoth?
Do the mammoths have a herd or any friends?
Can you be their friend?

This will be tallied up into a score out of 8 and, of course, if there are any ties it is up to our objectively correct opinion as to which is or isn’t better than the other.

Below is a list of all the games that didn’t quite make the cut. These are great games, but their mammoths don’t compare to the 5 we will be talking about in just a bit.

Now with those games out the way we can go to the best of the best mammoth games.

Number 5!

Due to the age of this game, you cannot find an official digital download. Pre-owned is the best option; though you may need to have the correct console or a CD drive to play it.

Gameplay Video by WishingTikal:

Number 4!

Due to the age of this game, you cannot find an official digital download. Pre-owned is the best option; though you may need to have the correct console.

Gameplay video by WishingTikal:

Number 3!

Download from Steam

Gameplay video by Ludophiles:

Number 2!

Get on the Apple Apps Store here

Get on the Google Play Store here

Gameplay video by Gocalibergaming:

Number 1!

Download from Steam

Gameplay video by Ludophiles:

Thank you for getting this far and learning about the various Mammoth games that are available on the market, big and small.

Want more mammoth content? Look at the rest of our blog content and join our mailing list. This way you’ll befriend our very own mini mammoth, Herbert, and become part of the herd!

Tags Adelaide, Adelaide Games Studio, Adelaide Indie Developer, Indie Developer, Mammoth, Mini Mammoth Games, Video Games

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Mammoth facts you didn’t see coming, because they’re extinct.

Post author By MMG
Post date 22/12/2023

Mammoth facts you didn’t see coming, because they’re extinct.

One of the more unknown facts about mammoths is that they’re not actually around anymore. They became extinct 10,000 years ago, an unfortunate reality that we have accepted here at the mammoth HQ. But for your viewing pleasure only, we are here to satiate your need for mammoth facts and information to last the rest of your lifespan.

Your Welcome!

Mammoths are herbivores and graze the ground for food; similar to that of the modern cow!

There is more than one type of mammoth

The Woolly Mammoth
And the Steppe Mammoth

With the latter being the much larger sibling; weighing in at 7.2 metric tonnes and reaching a whopping 4m or 13ft tall

Our little friends the Woolly Mammoth come in at a mere 4.5 metric tonnes and 3m or 9ft tall; approximately the same size as our African Elephant friends

Remarkably, Woolly Mammoths are more closely related genetically to the smaller Asian Elephant

Mammoths lived in biomes known as the Steppe Tundra or the Mammoth Steppe

This used to be Earth’s most extensive biome; reaching from the west of Europe, across Eurasia and into North America
With a significant north-to-south reach as well, the Steppe Tundra reached from the arctic islands all the way to China
With the climate being cold and dry the Steppe Tundra was mostly large, flat and featureless grassland, covered in palatable grasses, herbs and willow shrubs
However during the winter months snow would cover a majority of the edible grasses and shrubs, making food scarce during this time
Though the Mammoths are the most recognised animals, there were many friends that also wandered this landscape; reindeer, muskox, woolly rhinoceros, steppe bison, brown bears, (cave) steppe-lion, scimitar cats, wolverines and wolves
It is believed that the extinction of the Mammoths was due to a combination of humans hunting them and the climate changing to be warmer and wetter; removing and changing the vegetation away from what Mammoths could consume

Due to this, fossils and mummified remains of the Steppe Bison suggested that the same happened to them

They also originated from the warmer African climate; before migrating north into Europe, Asia and North America

Similar to some winter dogs and animals, Woolly Mammoths also had two layers of fur

The longer top coat that could grow up to 90cm in length!
The shorter undercoat, which created a thick insulating layer
Mammoths displayed a range of coloured furs with orange as the most common; paleontological evidence suggest colours ranged from almost black to blonde were present within herds

Humans were also alive and hunting during the Mammoth’s reign and hunted them for food, fur and their bones; which were used to create strong buildings and huts

Due to living in harsh cold biomes many mammoths ended up being preserved and accidentally mummified; with the best being a female in her 50s named Buttercup (RIP)

Scientists are looking more into “reviving” extinct species including the Tasmanian Tiger and the Woolly Mammoth,

This is a controversial experiment due to the significant change in environment and climate since they last wandered the earth

We welcome you to share these amazing facts with those around you and give a small thanks to those mammoths watching over you reading this blog.

Please check out our other mammoth blogs and become acquainted with our very own mini mammoth, Herbert. The best boy in this hemisphere!

If you would like to look at the autopsy photos of Buttercup follow the links below, small warning they are NSFW!

https://www.livescience.com/37042-image-gallery-stunning-mammoth-unearthed.html

https://www.livescience.com/48768-photos-mammoth-autopsy.html

Check out these websites for more info

https://a-z-animals.com/blog/10-incredible-woolly-mammoth-facts/

https://www.westberkshireheritage.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Woolly-mammoth-fun-facts-sheet-online-version-2.pdf

https://www.livescience.com/56678-woolly-mammoth-facts.html

https://www.treehugger.com/woolly-mammoth-facts-5114029

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammoth_steppe

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Welcome To A World Of Herberts!

Post author By MMG
Post date 30/08/2023

Welcome To A World Of Herberts!

As a small intro to this blog I’d like to introduce Herbert, our beloved and adorable Mini Mammoth ‘mascot’. Herbert has existed since the blossoming days of Mini Mammoth Games. To allow staff and supporters of us to also get to know Herbert we have created an array of ways for people to interact with him!

This initial idea was inspired by streamers and specifically twitch streamers and their use of custom emotes. This came as a way to easily help with announcements on our social media accounts, having a happy and celebrating mammoth sounded like a great way to help grab viewers attention. This also gives the Mini Mammoth brand a very recognisable character which can also be found snoozing within our logo.

Here are your basic emotes with multiple emotions to choose from:

If you want a little more spice to your emotes we have these fun ones to choose from:

The only place where you will currently be able to access and use these emotes will be on the Roving Rovers discord. Where you might find some extras that we haven’t shared here:

Thanks to everyone supporting us and Roving Rovers!

Find our socials here:

Find Roving Rovers’ here:

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Mammoth Hair Style Tips

Post author By MMG
Post date 26/07/2022

When we think of the majestic mammoth our thoughts tend to lean towards a large imposing mammal that could strike us down with minimal effort. But what if we thought of them as large gentle dog-like creatures? Similar to how rhinos and elephants can be quite friendly and docile when shown love and care, what if we view them as such?

Much like how we dress up and decorate our own furry friends, why can’t we do the same to our much larger furry friends? For example we could use their luscious locks and create unique and personable hairstyles or haircuts to show off how silly, goofy or imposable they are. Their hair can range from a dark brown to a warm orange or a pale blonde, this also implies pet safe hair dye could also be used for a fun splash of colour.

Mammoths had 2 coats, the outer coat that consisted of long hair and then the shorter undercoat. This allows for a range of differing styles as they can have hairstyles for both longer and shorter hair or a combo of both, this is important!