Scientists have recently found a completely preserved carcass of a prehistoric species or subspecies of the cave bear, Ursus spelaeus, that lived in Eurasia in the Middle and Late Pleistocene period which became extinct about 15,000 years ago. ‘”Today this is the first and only find of its kind – a whole bear carcass with soft tissues. It is completely preserved, with all internal organs in place including even its nose.” – Lena Grigorieva, Scientist, NEFU Researcher, September 14, 2020 The remains of the cave bear were found by reindeer herders in melting permafrost on the Lyakhovsky Islands which belongs … Continue reading Over 22,000 Years Old Preserved Extinct Cave Bear Found in the Siberian Islands