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Ancient Woolly Mammoth Calf Discovered in Siberian Permafrost

4/7/2025

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Russian scientists have unveiled a remarkable discovery: a 130,000-year-old woolly mammoth calf named Yana, perfectly preserved in Siberian permafrost. Weighing nearly 400 pounds, her necropsy promises to reveal secrets about her ancient habitat and microbiome. Researchers are eager to uncover details of her last meal and the microorganisms that thrived in her world, confirming that humans played no role in her demise.

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Russian scientists have unveiled a remarkable discovery: a 130,000-year-old woolly mammoth calf named Yana, perfectly preserved in Siberian permafrost. Weighing nearly 400 pounds, her necropsy promises to reveal secrets about her ancient habitat and microbiome. Researchers are eager to uncover details of her last meal and the microorganisms that thrived in her world, confirming that humans played no role in her demise.