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Russian Scientists Unveil Most Well-Preserved 50,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth Found in Siberian Permafrost

Dec 23, 2024, 02:23 PM

Russian scientists on Monday unveiled the remarkably well-preserved remains of a juvenile mammoth discovered in the permafrost of Yakutia, Russia. The specimen, estimated to be over 50,000 years old, is considered the most well-preserved mammoth carcass ever found. Named 'Yana' after the river near where it was found, the female mammoth was uncovered in the summer of 2024 in the Batagaika area, also known as the 'Mouth of Hell'. Weighing 180 kilograms and measuring 120 centimeters in height, 'Yana' is the sixth known mammoth discovery in the world and the fifth in Russia. The remains were presented in Yakutsk, and researchers are conducting tests on the specimen, which are expected to provide valuable insights into the species and its environment.