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Scientists Sequence Woolly Rhino DNA from Mummified Wolf Pup's Stomach

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the woolly rhinoceros from DNA found in the stomach of a mummified wolf pup that lived 14,400 years ago. This groundbreaking discovery in Siberia offers new insights into the extinction of this iconic species and its ecological interactions during the Pleistocene epoch.

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Scientists have successfully sequenced the genome of the woolly rhinoceros, a species that has been extinct for thousands of years, from remains discovered in the stomach of a naturally mummified Pleistocene wolf pup. This significant finding sheds light on the dietary habits and ecological interactions of these ancient species during the Pleistocene epoch.
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Genetic material from a woolly rhinoceros was recovered from the stomach of a mummified wolf pup that lived 14,400 years ago, providing new insights into the extinction of this iconic megafauna species. The discovery was made in Siberia, where researchers analyzed the remains of the two-month-old female wolf cub, revealing a piece of woolly rhino flesh.
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Scientists have successfully extracted DNA from a 14,000-year-old woolly rhinoceros found in the stomach of a mummified wolf pup, shedding light on the extinction of this prehistoric species. The discovery was made in Siberia, where the remains of the wolf pup, believed to have lived around 14,400 years ago, were analyzed. This significant finding provides new insights into the diet and ecological interactions of these ancient animals.

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