The CaixaForum Palma continues to host the fascinating exhibition titled “Mammoth: The Giant of the Ice Age,” offering a unique opportunity to get up close to these impressive animals that roamed our planet more than 10,000 years ago. Since its opening, this exhibition has captured the attention of both adults and children, providing an interactive and educational journey through the life of mammoths and the environment in which they lived.
A Journey Through Prehistory
The exhibition allows visitors to step into the Pleistocene era, when mammoths walked across vast plains and coexisted with other prehistoric species. Through original fossils, life-size replicas, and advanced audiovisual recreations, the exhibition tells the story of these woolly giants and the circumstances that led to their extinction.
Among the exhibition’s highlights is a complete skeleton of a woolly mammoth, *Mammuthus primigenius*, which is one of the central elements of the display. This colossal fossil allows visitors to appreciate the real dimensions of this iconic Ice Age animal. Additionally, the exhibition includes a series of objects showcasing the interaction between early humans and mammoths, featuring tools and artistic representations that reveal how these animals played a crucial role in the daily life of prehistoric societies.
An Immersive and Educational Experience
CaixaForum Palma has designed this exhibition to be accessible and engaging for all ages. Through explanatory panels, interactive projections, and tactile areas, visitors can explore various aspects of mammoth life: from their biology and habitat to species evolution and the climate of the time.
One of the main goals of the exhibition is to raise awareness about past extinctions and the current risks facing biodiversity. By comparing the mammoth to endangered contemporary species, the display invites reflection on human impact on the environment and the importance of conservation.
As part of the exhibition, CaixaForum Palma offers a series of complementary activities, such as workshops, guided tours, and lectures by experts in paleontology and biology. These activities aim to deepen knowledge of prehistoric fauna and promote scientific curiosity in younger audiences.
Opening Hours and Tickets
The exhibition “Mammoth: The Giant of the Ice Age” will be available at CaixaForum Palma until the end of the year. Tickets can be purchased on the center’s website or at the box office, and it is recommended to book in advance for guided tours, which offer a more detailed perspective of the displayed elements.
With this exhibition, CaixaForum Palma not only transports its visitors to a prehistoric era but also promotes environmental awareness and respect for the creatures that once inhabited the Earth.
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