
Scientists Discover A 50,000-year-old Baby Mammoth, But HOW?
977 Video Views·Jan 9, 2025
Russian scientists have discovered the remarkably preserved remains of a baby mammoth, estimated to be 50,000 years old, in Siberia's remote Yakutia region. Nicknamed "Yana" after the river basin where she was found, the young mammoth was uncovered in the vast Batagaika permafrost crater, weighing over 100kg and measuring 120cm tall. Locals stumbled upon the frozen mammoth, and its preservation is considered extraordinary, with the head intact despite partial predation. This discovery is among several recent ancient finds in the region, sparking curiosity and scientific research into the mysteries of prehistoric life locked within thawing permafrost.
