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Siberian mammoth remains

Siberian mammoth remains are fossilized bones, tusks, and sometimes soft tissues from woolly mammoths that once roamed Siberia. These remains are remarkably well-preserved due to the frigid climate, often buried in permafrost, which slows decomposition. Studying these remains provides valuable insights into the mammoth’s biology, environment, and how climate change affected their extinction. Recent discoveries include well-preserved tissues, hair, and even DNA, aiding scientists in understanding ancient ecosystems and exploring possibilities of de-extinction. Overall, Siberian mammoth remains are important clues to Earth's prehistoric past and climate history.