{"id":40176,"date":"2025-01-12T13:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T13:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=40176"},"modified":"2025-01-16T14:34:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T14:34:56","slug":"woolly-mammoth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2025\/01\/12\/woolly-mammoth\/","title":{"rendered":"Woolly Mammoth"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-0.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-0.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-0.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-0.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-I.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-I.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-I.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-I.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-II.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-II.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-II.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-II.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-I.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-I.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-I.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-I.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-II.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-II.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-II.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-II.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-III.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-III.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-III.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-III.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-I.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-I.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-I.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-I.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-II.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-II.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-III.mp4\"> Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-III.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Woolly-Mammoth-intro.mp3\"> Woolly-Mammoth-intro.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[Intro]<br \/>We&#8217;re not entering a new ice age<br \/>Reverse the page&#8230;<br \/>We&#8217;re entering the old ice age<br \/>[Instrumental, Synth Solo]<br \/>That&#8217;s cold<br \/>(But not cold enough)<br \/>The old<br \/>(Are hanging tough)<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>Permafrost thaw<br \/>(All in awe)<br \/>As the ancient dead<br \/>(Come back alive)<br \/>Out of death&#8217;s bed<br \/>(Will we survive)<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>Woolly Mammoth<br \/>(We will unearth)<br \/>I suppose we should think again<br \/>(Exposing ancient pathogens)<\/p>\n<p>[Verse]<br \/>No, not a new ice age<br \/>Reverse the page&#8230;<br \/>Know the old ice age<br \/>[Instrumental, Synth Solo]<br \/>That&#8217;s cold<br \/>(But not cold enough)<br \/>The old<br \/>(Are hanging tough)<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>Permafrost thaw<br \/>(All in awe)<br \/>As the ancient dead<br \/>(Come back alive)<br \/>Out of death&#8217;s bed<br \/>(Will we survive)<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>Woolly Mammoth<br \/>(We will unearth)<br \/>I suppose we should think again<br \/>(Exposing ancient pathogens)<\/p>\n<p>[Outro]<br \/>That&#8217;s cold<br \/>(But not cold enough)<\/p>\n<p>A SCIENCE NOTE<br \/>Woolly mammoths and other ancient creatures are thawing from the permafrost as a direct result of climate change. The Arctic&#8217;s permafrost\u2014ground that has remained frozen for thousands of years\u2014is melting at unprecedented rates due to rising global temperatures. Here&#8217;s how and why this phenomenon occurs:<\/p>\n<h3>1. <strong>Warming Temperatures and Permafrost Thaw<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global Heating:<\/strong> The Arctic is warming up to four times faster than the global average, causing widespread permafrost thaw.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loss of Insulating Layers:<\/strong> The melting of snow and ice, along with shrinking vegetation, exposes the ground to warmer air, accelerating thawing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deeper Thaw Layers:<\/strong> As temperatures rise, the active layer of soil (the top layer that thaws and refreezes annually) penetrates deeper, reaching areas where mammoth remains have been buried for thousands of years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. <strong>Preservation of Woolly Mammoths in Permafrost<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Natural Cryopreservation:<\/strong> Permafrost acts as a natural freezer, preserving the bodies of woolly mammoths, often with their hair, skin, and even internal organs intact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery of Intact Remains:<\/strong> As permafrost thaws, these well-preserved remains become exposed, either through natural erosion or human activities such as mining and road construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. <strong>Scientific and Ecological Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Release of Greenhouse Gases:<\/strong> Thawing permafrost releases methane and carbon dioxide stored in frozen organic matter, exacerbating climate change. Decomposing mammoth bodies contribute to this process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Insights into Ancient Ecosystems:<\/strong> Scientists study these remains to understand ancient ecosystems, DNA, and even diseases like anthrax that could be released from thawing carcasses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethical and Practical Questions:<\/strong> The idea of de-extincting woolly mammoths through DNA extraction has sparked debates about its feasibility and ecological impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. <strong>Impacts on Local Communities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cultural Significance:<\/strong> For indigenous communities, these discoveries can hold cultural and historical value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic Opportunities:<\/strong> Mammoth tusks are often harvested and sold, creating a niche market for fossilized ivory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public Health Risks:<\/strong> The thawing permafrost could expose ancient pathogens, posing unknown risks to humans and animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. <strong>Examples of Recent Discoveries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yuka Mammoth (Russia):<\/strong> A 39,000-year-old juvenile mammoth was discovered in Siberia, with remarkably preserved soft tissues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mammoth Graveyards:<\/strong> Sites in Alaska and Siberia have yielded numerous mammoth bones and carcasses due to permafrost thaw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The thawing of woolly mammoths highlights the interconnectedness of climate change, ancient history, and modern ecological and ethical challenges. It is both a fascinating scientific opportunity and a stark reminder of the accelerating impacts of global warming.<\/p>\n<p>The thawing of the permafrost is also part of a feedback loop. A <b>feedback loop<\/b>, also called a &#8220;Positive Feedback Mechanism&#8221;, in the context of climate refers to a process where an initial change in a system triggers additional changes that further reinforce and amplify the original change. In other words, the feedback loop amplifies the effects in the same direction as the initial change, creating a self-reinforcing cycle. Positive feedback mechanisms can contribute to the acceleration and intensification of certain climate-related processes; therefore, I hesitate to use the word &#8220;positive&#8221; in the description because the outcome is quite negative.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Permafrost Thawing Feedback:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mechanism:<\/strong> As global temperatures rise, permafrost (frozen soil in polar regions) thaws, releasing stored carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) into the atmosphere.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effect:<\/strong> The release of greenhouse gases from permafrost contributes to further warming, leading to more permafrost thaw and additional greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/global_warming\/Climate-Crisis-Management.html\">How Risk Management Turns to Crisis Management<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>From the album &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/tag\/the-ice-age\/\">The Ice Age<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/Daniel\/\">Daniel<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Also found on the album &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/tag\/reggae-today\/\">Reggae Today<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/rombox\/Narley_Marley\/\">Narley Marley<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/global_warming\/\">The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/\">MegaEpix Enormous<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Woolly-Mammoth-0.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-0.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-I.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-I.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-II.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-II.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-I.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-I.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-II.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-II.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-III.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-Prequel-III.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-I.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-I.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-II.mp3 Woolly-Mammoth-Reggae-III.mp4 Woolly-Mammoth-intro.mp3 [Intro]We&#8217;re not entering a new ice ageReverse the page&#8230;We&#8217;re entering the old ice age[Instrumental, Synth Solo]That&#8217;s cold(But not cold enough)The old(Are hanging tough) [Bridge]Permafrost thaw(All in awe)As the ancient dead(Come back alive)Out of death&#8217;s bed(Will we survive) [Chorus]Woolly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5,9,14,3955,17],"tags":[163,546,563,4080],"class_list":["post-40176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-4d-music","category-chaos-theory","category-daniel","category-lyrics","category-megaepix-enormous","category-narley-marley-reggae","tag-climate-change","tag-mp4","tag-music-videos","tag-the-ice-age"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40176"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40176\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40411,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40176\/revisions\/40411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}