Tundra permafrost preserves ancient mammoths in frozen states
Tundra permafrost naturally preserves woolly mammoths for millennia, offering unique insights into Ice Age life and raising concerns about climate change's impact on these ancient frozen treasures.
Arctic tundra's permafrost acts like a natural freezer, keeping ancient woolly mammoths remarkably preserved for tens of thousands of years. This permanently frozen soil, always below 0°C, stops decay by halting bacteria and protecting remains from air and water. Scientists have found numerous mammoths, some over 40,000 years old, in Siberia and Alaska.
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