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
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They’re alive! 46,000-year-old roundworms revived from Siberian permafrost, scientists say
Scientists have accomplished an astonishing feat by reviving roundworms that were in a state of suspended animation for a remarkable 46,000 years. These nematodes were extracted from the Siberian permafrost, residing 40 meters below the surface, where they endured freezing temperatures while maintaining a dormant metabolic state known as cryptobiosis. By gently thawing … [Read more...] about They’re alive! 46,000-year-old roundworms revived from Siberian permafrost, scientists say
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
Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
How about NOPE?! 😲 Scientists are worried that a ‘zombie virus’ which spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost in Siberia has been revived. French scientist Jean-Michel Claverie tested earth samples taken from permafrost to see whether any viral particles it contained were still infectious. He managed, in 2014, to revive a virus isolated from the permafrost, making it … [Read more...] about Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
In Siberian Permafrost, An 18,000-Year-Old Puppy Was Discovered
After being discovered in the depths of Siberia's permafrost, a fascinating prehistoric pup has experts scratching their brains. The puppy's name was "Dogor," which means "Friend" in the Yakut language spoken in the area. It was reported to be only two months old when it died. It was discovered in Siberia, north-east of Yakutsk, near the Indigirka River, and was recently … [Read more...] about In Siberian Permafrost, An 18,000-Year-Old Puppy Was Discovered