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Russian Scientists Autopsy 44,000-Year-Old Wolf Found in Yakutia Permafrost

Jun 28, 2024, 04:45 PM

Russian scientists are conducting an autopsy on a 44,000-year-old wolf carcass found frozen in permafrost in the northeastern Yakutia region. This discovery is considered the first of its kind. The ancient wolf remains, which may still contain living bacteria, were uncovered as the permafrost melts due to climate change. The autopsy, with photos showing the process, aims to provide insights into the prehistoric era and the effects of long-term preservation in permafrost.