A 50,000-year-old baby mammoth has been found in Siberia.

An extraordinary discovery was made in the frozen soils of Siberia. Scientists found a baby mammoth that had been buried under ice for 50,000 years and was almost perfectly preserved.

The female baby mammoth, named "Yana," emerged due to melting glaciers. Weighing 100 kilograms and measuring 120 centimeters in height, it was determined that Yana was less than a year old at the time of her death. Experts stated that the mammoth's head, trunk, ears, and mouth areas are in excellent condition.

The mammoth, discovered by local people in June, was found 40 meters below ground in the Batagaika crater, known as the "gateway to the underworld." This giant crater is known to be one kilometer deep and contains remains of many prehistoric animals such as bison, horses, and dogs.

Russian scientists noted that Yana is one of the best-preserved mammoth remains ever found in the world. Normally, a large portion of mammoth remains that emerge from glaciers, especially the trunk area, are damaged by predators. However, only Yana's front legs are damaged.

Experts at the North-Eastern Federal University aim to gain new insights into how mammoths lived and adapted to their environment thanks to this special discovery. New prehistoric remains are expected to be found in the region due to melting glaciers.

This discovery offers a unique opportunity for the scientific community to solve the mysteries of the giant mammals that lived during the Ice Age.