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🌍 Planet Wins14,400-Year-Old Wolf Pup Preserves Woolly Rhino DNA
Scientists recovered a complete woolly rhino genome from meat preserved in a wolf pup's stomach for over 14,000 years in Siberian permafrost. The discovery reveals these ice age giants remained genetically healthy right up until their extinction.
🚀 InnovationScientists Sequence 14,400-Year-Old Woolly Rhino DNA From Meal
Researchers extracted a complete woolly rhino genome from meat found in an Ice Age wolf puppy's stomach, revealing the extinct giants were thriving just 400 years before disappearing forever. This scientific first opens new doors for understanding how ancient species vanished.