Baby Mammoth Found In Russian Arctic

Salekhard : Russia | Aug 20, 2011 at 12:01 PM PDT

By Orakul

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A reindeer herder had found what scientists are calling a sensation of global significance. A baby wooly mammoth was found sticking out of the permafrost in Russia's Arctic in near perfect condition.

The herder reported it was found in as near perfect condition as the 40,000 year old Lyuba found 4 years ago. An expedition has set out to confirm the find which is in the same area as the other mammoth.

Scientists were stunned when Lyuba was discovered and, with the exception of her hair, was perfectly intact including her organs and skin. Mammoths have been extinct since the time of the last Ice Age.

The discovery is going to be flown to Salekhard where there are facilities to keep it in a cooler to prevent decomposition.

Orakul is based in Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States of America, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.

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Darlena Bonds | almost 2 years ago

wow, now this is interesting. After all those years...this find is magnificent. Thanks for sharing. Rate Up!

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khanji4444 | almost 2 years ago

thanks for sharing
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StarReporter | over 1 year ago

Very intresting news good shares rated up :) do comment on my post as well...

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bob etier | over 1 year ago

I hope they aren't planning on cloning the beast. up

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caparious | over 1 year ago

Very interesting. What a great find! Rated up.

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Orakul | over 1 year ago

So sorry I haven't got back to you all on this page. Thanks for your interest. It is very much appreciated and I do not forget those who are helping me. Thanks again.

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