In the frosty depths of Canada's Yukon, near Hester Creek in the Klondike Gold Fields, Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Traditional Territory, an unassuming fur ball revealed a breathtaking secret – it's the mummified remains of a 30,000-year-old Arctic ground squirrel. Discovered by the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre, this remarkable find has captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts … [Read more...] about Frozen Fur Ball Turns Out To Be 30,000-Year-Old Ice Age Squirrel
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46,000-Year-Old Bird Found by Ivory Hunters Frozen in Siberian Permafrost Looks Like It Died Yesterday
The Siberian permafrost, a treasure trove of prehistoric secrets, has astounded scientists yet again, this time with the remarkable preservation of a small ice age bird. Unveiling a glimpse into a bygone era when mammoths and woolly rhinos roamed the Earth, two fossil hunters stumbled upon a frozen bird carcass near the village of Belaya Gora, its appearance so strikingly fresh … [Read more...] about 46,000-Year-Old Bird Found by Ivory Hunters Frozen in Siberian Permafrost Looks Like It Died Yesterday
Maine photographer is finding winter’s bitter beauty frozen in ice before it snows again
A Maine photographer is finding beauty in the winter ice. Benjamin Williamson says he loves the way the ice looks in the winter and enjoys finding new and interesting ice formations to photograph. Williamson says he is inspired by the natural world and that he finds the ice to be beautiful and unique. He says that he loves the way the ice reflects the light and the way it … [Read more...] about Maine photographer is finding winter’s bitter beauty frozen in ice before it snows again
Frozen in Time: 30,000-Year-Old Ice Age Squirrel Unveiled in Remarkable Condition
In the frosty depths of Canada's Yukon, a remarkable discovery has emerged, offering a glimpse into the distant past of the Arctic wilderness. What initially appears as an unassuming fur ball turns out to be the exceptionally preserved remains of a 30,000-year-old Arctic ground squirrel, a testament to the power of permafrost as a natural time capsule. The find was … [Read more...] about Frozen in Time: 30,000-Year-Old Ice Age Squirrel Unveiled in Remarkable Condition
The Frozen World Unveiled: Intact Cave Bear Found in Melting Permafrost
The discovery of an intact cave bear in Siberia, Russia, has scientists excited about the potential insights it could offer into the species and the ancient world in which it lived. The cave bear was discovered in the melting permafrost of the Russian Far North by local reindeer herders who stumbled upon its remains while on the hunt. The bear's remains were so well-preserved … [Read more...] about The Frozen World Unveiled: Intact Cave Bear Found in Melting Permafrost