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science1 year ago

35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Discovered in Siberia

A 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten mummy was discovered in Siberia's permafrost, offering scientists a unique opportunity to study its muscles, skin, and fur. The well-preserved Homotherium kitten, identified through CT scans, was only three weeks old and had distinct features like deep brown fur and square paw pads. This find provides new insights into saber-toothed cats, which are not related to modern cats, and researchers hope to uncover more such mummies in the future.

via News For Kids|
#homotherium#mummy#permafrost
science1 year ago

35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Kitten Discovered in Siberian Permafrost

Scientists have examined a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten found in Siberian permafrost, revealing significant differences from modern lion cubs. The mummified remains, including fur and muscle, allowed researchers to study its unique physical traits, such as a massive neck and broad paws. Radiocarbon dating confirmed the kitten belonged to the extinct species Homotherium latidens, providing rare insights into these prehistoric predators.

via The Washington Post|
#homotherium-latidens#paleontology#radiocarbon-dating
science1 year ago

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.

via NPR|
#homotherium-latidens#ice-age#paleontology
science1 year ago

35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Kitten Mummy Unearthed in Siberia

Researchers have discovered a well-preserved mummified saber-toothed kitten, estimated to be 37,000 years old, in the Russian tundra. Found in the Republic of Sakha, the fossil belongs to the Homotherium latidens species from the Late Pleistocene period. The kitten's remains, including its head, forelimbs, and claws, are remarkably intact, providing new insights into the species' adaptation to cold climates. This rare find expands the understanding of the distribution of saber-toothed cats in Asia during that era.

via ABC News|
#fossil-discovery#late-pleistocene#paleontology