Yuka (mammoth)
 Mummified remains | |
| Species | Woolly mammoth |
|---|---|
| Died |
39,000 years ago Siberia |
| Known for | best preserved |
| Residence | Moscow |
| Weight | 5 tonnes |
| Height | 3 m (9 ft 10 in) |
 Slideshow from Huffington Post | |
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Image from Discovery News |
Yuka is a woolly mammoth carcass discovered in Siberia. It died around 39,000 years ago and was around 6 to 11 years of age.[1][2]
In October 2014, The mammoth had been put on display in Moscow and is the best preserved in palaeontology.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Young Mammoth Likely Butchered by Humans". DNews. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ "BBC Nature - Woolly mammoth carcass may have been cut into by humans". BBC Nature. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ "39,000 year-old mammoth goes on display in Russia". BBC News. 29 October 2014.
External links
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Media related to Yuka (mammoth) at Wikimedia Commons
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