New Study Reveals Sudden Event Likely Wiped Out Last Woolly Mammoths

Genomic analysis shows inbreeding wasn't the cause of extinction; researchers continue search for final trigger.

Wrangel Island's mammoth population remained genetically stable for 6,000 years despite inbreeding.
The population grew from eight individuals to around 300 before a sudden event led to extinction.
Researchers suggest a random event like disease or environmental change as the likely cause.
The study provides insights for conservation strategies of modern endangered species.
Further analysis of mammoths' final years is planned to pinpoint exact cause of extinction.