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A 35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cub Was Unearthed in Siberia—and It Still Had Its Whiskers and Claws

www.smithsonianmag.com A 35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cub Was Unearthed in Siberia—and It Still Had Its Whiskers and Claws

The frozen kitten, discovered in 2020, has stunned scientists with its remarkably well-preserved body

A 35,000-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cub Was Unearthed in Siberia—and It Still Had Its Whiskers and Claws

Summary

A remarkably well-preserved saber-toothed cub, estimated to be around three weeks old, was discovered in Siberia.

The cub, belonging to the species Homotherium latidens, lived approximately 35,500 to 37,000 years ago and offers valuable insights into the anatomy and soft tissue of the extinct species.

The discovery of the cub, along with other well-preserved fossils in Siberia, provides a snapshot of the region’s ancient ecosystem.

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