Woolly mammoth skeleton sold at auction

The video discusses Monty, a 50,000-year-old woolly mammoth, sold at a Natural History sale in West Sussex. Monty is unique due to his nearly complete skeleton, sparking global interest. The mammoth, found in Eastern Europe, stands 18 feet tall and weighs 6 tons. The final sale price was £189,000, and the new owners face the challenge of where to place him.

What makes Monty the woolly mammoth particularly special in the context of the auction?

• It was found in the UK.

• It is a complete skeleton, unlike others that have been sold.

• It is the largest mammoth ever found.

• It is the first mammoth skeleton ever discovered.

Where was Monty's skeleton discovered?

• Eastern Europe

• North America

• Western Europe

• Asia

How tall was Monty the woolly mammoth?

• 12 feet

• 15 feet

• 18 feet

• 20 feet

What was the final sale price of Monty, including the buyer's premium?

• £250,000

• £200,000

• £189,000

• £150,000

What is the new owner's main challenge after purchasing Monty?

• Finding a buyer for Monty

• Deciding where to display Monty

• Transporting Monty to a museum

• Restoring Monty's skeleton