35,000-Year-Old Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Discovered in Siberia
A mummified sabre-toothed cat cub, identified as Homotherium latidens, has been discovered in Siberian permafrost, dating back 31,800 years to the Late Pleistocene. The specimen, found in 2020, provides new insights into the anatomy and lifestyle of these extinct cats, including features like broad paws adapted for snow and a dark brown pelt. This significant find highlights the potential for more discoveries as climate change continues to thaw permafrost regions.