Nigel and his crew have begun setting up torches around the mammoth, as well as tents.

"We discussed what options we had, and in the end, we decided there is only one thing we can do: we're going to stay with the mammoth until tomorrow morning. By then, she might have enough strength left to walk and we can get her through the portal."

However, Nigel's plan is interrupted by a loud bellow, followed by a crash. He turns around... and finds himself facing a herd of wooly rhino.

"I don't believe it. These are Coelodonta, the wooly rhino. There are many species of these animals, but the thing is, these one's should be extinct right now."

In front of Nigel, four rhino lie on the ground by the mammoth, panting in exhaustion. A fifth is busy digging through the snow, but it looks very tired.

"These guys suffered just as the mammoth did, but for different reasons. Wooly rhinos don't have long necks or legs, so they can't reach tree leaves, but more importantly, they can't dig very well. This wasn't a problem during the heart of the ice age, when the snowfall was never too high, but now, they reach the grass they need to eat."

For Nigel, this is both an opportunity and a problem.

"I would love to have a herd of wooly rhino at the park, but we'll need to stretch out our perimeter torches. These guys would make an easy meal for predators right now; they're too weak to fight back."

Now, Nigel will really have to keep his guard up.

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Nigel and his men are forced to take turns watching the mammoth and wooly rhinos, and it isn't an easy task. They can only see so far, while most of their opponents can see them perfectly well.

A sudden set of howls forces them into action. A pack of wolves are trying to attack the mammoth. They're quickly driven back with fire, but it is still a close call.

Around them, other predators watch. The wolves have been joined by hyenas and bears. But all are soon trumped by a bigger foe.

The hunters have returned. An they're not happy that they're feast has been taken.

Nigel and his men work hard to scare them off. They shout, clap and make a lot of noise.

The hunters do not seem to be intimidated by the noise, but don't draw any closer.

During this time, Nigel makes the effort to give the mammoth and the wooly rhino water to drink. They'll need all of the strength they can get for tomorrow.

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Eventually, the sun rises. When it does, the hunters retreat. They've decided the mammoth isn't worth the effort. Once Nigel and his crew leave, they will return.

As soon as everyone is up, Nigel gets to work trying to get the mammoth to stand on its legs. To his surprise, one of the wooly rhinos joins him. Though it does not provide any help, it doesn't hinder him either.

Eventually, Nigel is able to get the mammoth on her legs. She is joined by the remaining wooly rhinos. Now, Nigel has to coax the mammoth to follow him, without being attacked.

"The female, she's seen here sister killed by men, so she might not like me. The rhinos have probably lost some of their number to hunters as well."

Despite this, the female seems willing to trust Nigel and starts to follow him.

As soon a she approaches him, Nigel activates the portal and enters it. He's soon accompanied by one very sick mammoth and five very hungry rhinos. For Nigel, though, the mammoth is the immediate concern.

"We've got a mammoth, she needs immediate medical attention!"

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I should also mention that I am willing to take suggestions for extra creatures to rescue in the original series missions. Also, expect these to get edited after a whle to make them flow better, but first I'm going to upload everything I have from space battles.