Scientists study ‘very rare’ frozen remains of 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cub

Paleontologists in Brazil discovered rare dinosaur skeletons after catastrophic flooding, estimated to be 233 million years old, while a mummified saber-toothed cub dating back 35,000 years was found almost perfectly preserved in Siberia’s permafrost. The Siberian cub, identified as a Homotherium latidens species, displayed key differences from modern lion cubs, such as a large mouth, small ears, and a darker coat, providing scientists with a unique opportunity to study an extinct mammal with no modern analogues. Researchers also found that the extinct species survived frigid temperatures due to the shape of their large paws and the absence of carpal pads, contributing to their ability to navigate through snow-covered environments.

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