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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Siberian Tiger Paw vs. Human Hand
The Siberian tiger is the largest of the tiger subspecies, and it can reach an impressive weight of up to 300 kg (660 lbs). This means that a Siberian tiger's paw is also quite large. In fact, it is about the same size as a human hand. As you can see in the image above, the Siberian tiger's paw is much wider and longer than the human hand. It also has sharp claws and thick … [Read more...] about Siberian Tiger Paw vs. Human Hand
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
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”