35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Kitten Unearthed from Siberian Permafrost

A 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten, remarkably preserved in Siberian permafrost, has been discovered in Russia's Sakha Republic. The kitten, from the extinct species Homotherium latidens, was just three weeks old at death and offers unique insights into its physical characteristics, such as its fur texture, muzzle shape, and paw structure. This discovery, detailed in Scientific Reports, highlights the permafrost's ability to preserve ancient mammals, providing valuable data for paleontologists.