This ambitious series follows top scientists from around the world on their mission to unravel the mysteries of the ice age mega-beasts – including the woolly mammoth – in the wilderness of Siberia. These experts embark on a fascinating expedition to seek out the well-preserved remains of woolly mammoths, woolly rhino, wolves and cave lions that once roamed the region. Working in tunnels dug by locals on the hunt for valuable giant mammoth tusks, their findings may reveal extraordinary new evidence, that could lead us closer to answering one of the biggest mysteries of the ice age – what caused the woolly mammoth to go extinct? Using the latest technology, the scientists’ race to unearth precious DNA from their mummified remains and examine whether they could bring the mammoth back to life, in a ground-breaking experiment that could change the course of history.
