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Against all odds, this tiny mammoth survived the ice age. Crafted in woolly mammoth ivory using flint tools 35,000 years ago, it was discovered in 2007 in the post-excavation spoil at Vogelherd Cave 70 years after the original archaeological excavations! Image: Tübingen Museum 
“The figure is tiny, measuring just 3.7 cm long and weighing a mere 7.5 g, and displays skilfully detailed carvings. It is unique in its slim form, pointed tail, powerful legs and dynamically arched trunk” spiegel.de/international/…
Ten things you should know about the Ice Age
