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
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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
Fluffy Siberian Cats Take Over Couple’s Farm, Transforming It Into Snowy “Catland”
Introducing Alla Lebedeva, a Russian farmer who claims her farm-turned-"Catland" is home to "a million, maybe more" Siberian cats. Lebedeva and her husband Sergey have been raising this majestic breed of felines for over ten years in snowy Prigorodny, just outside Barnaul, Siberia. Their cat collection began in 2004 when Babushka, their first lion-like cat, gave birth to five … [Read more...] about Fluffy Siberian Cats Take Over Couple’s Farm, Transforming It Into Snowy “Catland”
After 24,000 Years Frozen In Siberian Permafrost, a Microscopic Animal Has Been Brought Back To Life
Tardigrades are up against some tough competition in the world of microscopic creatures. Bdelloid rotifers, like tardigrades, can withstand drying, freezing, starvation, and even low-oxygen circumstances. Scientists claim to have resurrected some of these rotifers after they had been frozen for at least 24,000 years in Siberian permafrost. The amazing findings were published … [Read more...] about After 24,000 Years Frozen In Siberian Permafrost, a Microscopic Animal Has Been Brought Back To Life
Amazing Discovery: Perfectly Preserved Cave Lion Found in Siberia
In 2021, a perfectly preserved cave lion was discovered in Siberia, thanks to the permafrost. This incredible discovery has shed new light on the world of prehistoric predators and provided us with valuable information about the ecosystem in which they lived. The discovery was made by a team of scientists led by Dr. Albert Protopopov, a leading paleontologist at the … [Read more...] about Amazing Discovery: Perfectly Preserved Cave Lion Found in Siberia