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

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

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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.

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What clues do researchers believe the mammoth remains could provide?

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What temperature were the mammoth remains kept at to prevent decay?

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