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The Frozen World Unveiled: Intact Cave Bear Found in Melting Permafrost

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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 that even its nose and teeth were still intact.

Totally intact teeth of a prehistoric cave bear, a species that went extinct during the Pleistocene, about 20,000 years ago. Photo: NEFU

Cave bears, which lived in Eurasia during the Pleistocene era, went extinct around 15,000 years ago. They were a large, powerful species, growing up to 3 meters long and weighing up to 1,000 kilograms. They were also known for their distinctive flattened skulls and short snouts.

The discovery of this particular cave bear is significant because it is so well-preserved. This level of preservation will allow scientists to study the animal’s anatomy, behavior, and diet in much greater detail than they have been able to before. It may even provide insights into why the species went extinct.

The specimen was found in Siberia by reindeer herders. Photo: NEFU

The bear’s remains have been sent to the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Russia, where they will be analyzed and studied. Already, preliminary analysis has revealed that the bear lived around 22,000 years ago, during the last ice age.

Though beastly creatures, cave bears feasted mainly on vegetation – and occasionally each other. Photo: NEFU

The discovery of the cave bear highlights the impact of climate change on the Arctic region. As the permafrost melts, more and more remains of ancient animals are being uncovered. While this is an exciting development for scientists, it is also a warning sign that climate change is causing irreversible damage to our planet.

Ursus Spelaeus was a gargantuan creature, standing several feet higher than a polar bear on average — and weighing nearly double. Source: Wikimedia Commons

In addition to the cave bear, other ancient animals have been found in the melting permafrost, including mammoths, woolly rhinos, and even a puppy. Each discovery offers a unique glimpse into the past and a better understanding of the world as it was thousands of years ago.

Bolshoy Lyakhovsky Island, or Great Lyakhovsky, is the largest of the Lyakhovsky Islands belonging to the New Siberian Islands archipelago between the Laptev Sea and the East Siberian Sea in northern Russia
 Researchers with an Ice Age foal from which they extracted the world’s oldest blood sample.

The cave bear found in Siberia is a valuable discovery that has the potential to provide insights into the past, as well as the impact of climate change on our planet. As scientists continue to study the remains, we may learn even more about this fascinating species and the world in which it lived. However, it is important to remember that these discoveries are also a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet for future generations.

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