I just block its way with my wyvern and then place dino gates around it. Then I tranq it with arrows. When it's unconscious I place spike walls around the dino gates. After it's tamed I get my quetzal and carry it home. It's not hard. The only issue is the various predators in the snow biome. Clear the area before you start taming. Always watch out and guard the mammoth.

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