Ancient Hyena Lair: Siberian Cave Unveils Mammoth, Rhino, and Bear Bones
Paleontologists have discovered what is believed to be the largest ancient hyena lair in Asia in a cave in Siberia. The cave contains a wide variety of animal bones dating back 42,000 years, including those of brown bears, mammoths, rhinos, and hyenas. The bones show evidence of hyena activity, with gnaw marks and anatomically ordered remains suggesting that hyenas dragged carcasses into the lair. The discovery provides valuable insights into the flora, fauna, and climate of the Pleistocene epoch.