If Mammoths lived today how much would the fur be worth?

Question

If Mammoths lived today how much would the fur be worth?

Answer 1

This is a very interesting question!

The answer varies based on scenario. How many mammoths are there? If the Mammoth population is large, then their fur is not rare and will be worth less. If there are less Mammoths alive, their fur is uncommon and would be more highly prized. That is why diamonds are so expensive... they're not always easy to find.

The fur's worth would also be based on it's usability. Mammoth fur could be used to make not only clothing and blankets, but also carpets, rope, jewelry, and any other fabric item. Basically, if Mammoths were around today, their fur could be an alternative to cotton, hemp, possibly cashmere, and may other materials. Because the fur is so versatile, and so many products could be made from it, it seems their would be a great demand. By the rule of supply and demand, we can figure Mammoth fur would have a higher price than a less universal fabric such as hemp material.

I don't think anyone could know for sure, but this is my opinion.

Answer 2

Actually any type of mammal "fur" is simply really thick hair. That is one of the characteristics that make them mammals. So, yes, Mammoths had fur. As to how much it would be worth would depend on the retail value and where it was being sold. I think it would make a good coat but a better use would be as a rug or blanket. Similar to the uses of buffalo hides. I personally would get myself a coat and a blanket made from mammoth fur if they were alive today.

"Edit" Sorry if I didn't give you any kind of a price range for a reference point. While I can't accurately estimate what a regional price range would be I would personally pay up to $100.00 for a mammoth coat and up to $75.00 for a blanket.

Answer 3

Asian and African elephants could really use some nice wigs, I'll set up the appointments, and you can take some scissors and.....

Answer 4

That would depend on the number of living mammoths wouldn't it?

Parts from endangered species fetch a very high market price on the black market despite having little or no inherent utility. On the other hand, the more abundant something is, the less it is worth. (i.e. Fowl feathers)

So if in your scenario, mammoths are as abundant as they were during the Pliocene, their fur wouldn't be worth much.

Answer 5

It would go for the same price elephant hides sells for today.

However, today a few hairs of a mammoth go for big bucks:

http://blujay.com/item/Authentic-Prehist...

http://cgi.ebay.com/10-000-BC-Wooly-Mamm...

http://wardsci.com/product.asp?pn=IG0006...

Answer 6

It all depends on Supply and Demand.

Answer 7

Sorry, not fur, just thick hair, like on a person's head.  I doubt if it would make a great coat.