Discovery of Frozen Mammoth in Siberia: Insights into the Pleistocene Ice Age

In Siberia, scientists discovered a nearly intact frozen mammoth in Yakagir village, offering insights into the Pleistocene Ice Age. This is the third such discovery in Russia. The mammoth, preserved using modern technology, was found with skin, hair, and tusks. It is believed to have died 18,000 years ago at 40-45 years old. The remains could provide valuable information about the climate and flora of that era. The mammoth is stored at -15°C to prevent decay.

Where was the frozen mammoth discovered?

• In the Greenland ice sheet

• In the Canadian Arctic

• In the Republic of Saka, near Yakagir village

• In the Alaskan wilderness

How many times has a frozen mammoth been discovered before this one?

• Twice

• Four times

• Once

• Three times

What was unique about the preservation of the Yakagir mammoth?

• It was destroyed by wolves

• It was stuffed for display

• It was preserved using modern technology

• It was left in the wild

What potential insights could the mammoth remains provide?

• The evolution of birds

• The migration patterns of ancient humans

• The climate and flora of 18,000 years ago

• The diet of modern elephants

At what temperature were the mammoth remains kept to prevent decay?

• -5°C

• -10°C

• -15°C

• -20°C