Russian Scientists discover well-preserved Baby Mammoth Remains in Siberia

The discovery was made in the Batagayka depression, a melting permafrost area in the Yakutia region during the summer. The melting permafrost has resulted in a sunken ground. This area is known as the largest permafrost area in the world.

The research team named the baby mammoth 'Yana' after the name of the Yana River basin where the remains were found. Yana is estimated to have weighed 180 kg, 120 cm tall and 200 cm in body length. The mammoth was approximately one year old at the time of death.

The Lazarev Mammoth Museum Laboratory in Yakutsk explains, "We obtained valuable clues to a deeper understanding of ancient ecosystems, the preservation state of Yana is beyond what we imagined. The mammoth appears to have been preserved for a long time as the permafrost acted as a natural freezer. Although the front legs are missing, the head and torso remain in almost perfect condition."

The research team estimates that Yana has been preserved for about 50,000 years after dying in a swamp. Additional analysis is currently underway to determine more accurately when Yana died.

Recently, due to global warming, more and more remains of ancient life forms are being revealed as the permafrost melts. Earlier this year, a wolf's head estimated to be about 44,000 years old and a saber-toothed tiger remains from around 32,000 years ago were discovered in mummified condition.