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Extinction Events

Woolly mammoth arrives in Japan from Russia

20131 minPGnews

Yuka, a woolly mammoth from Russia, arrives in Japan after being discovered three years ago.

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Woolly mammoth arrives in Japan from Russia

2013• 1 minPG

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Yuka, a woolly mammoth from Russia, arrives in Japan after being discovered three years ago.

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The woolly mammoth, nicknamed Yuka, arrives in Japan after being discovered three years ago in Russia's Sakha Republic. Yuka, with her relatively intact body and fur, is believed to have died at the age of 10. Woolly mammoths, which became extinct around 4,000 years ago, provide valuable insights into the Ice Age and the prehistoric environment. This event marks a significant moment in the study of ancient species and their preservation.

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