Ice Age Cave Bear Found Preserved in Permafrost on Siberian Island

   

A perfectly preserved cave bear:

                                                                                                            A perfectly preserved cave bear, estimated to be 39,500 years old, has been discovered in Siberian permafrost. The remains were found by reindeer herders in the Russian Far North, and even the bear's nose and teeth were intact. This incredible discovery gives scientists an unprecedented opportunity to study animal anatomy, behavior, and diet and gain valuable insight into the prehistoric world.