A nearly perfectly preserved Woolly Mammoth was uncovered in Siberia. The animal, which was found near the Arctic Ocean, has been nicknamed "Yuka."
Even though ancient people cut into the Woolly Mammoth, the specimen is still remarkably well preserved, so it has provided new insight into the species. Authorities believe that "Yuka" is nearly 10,000 years old, and the find provides proof of early human interactions in the region, which is great news for researchers.
According to Daniel Fisher, "This is the first relatively complete mammoth carcass—that is, a body with soft tissues preserved—to show evidence of human association."
"Yuka" was not very old. In fact, the creature was just 2.5 to 4 years old when it died from a lion attack. Even so, the freezing temperatures in Siberia allowed for the animal's soft tissue to be well preserved, so that researchers can take material to do genetic testing.
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