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Russian scientists have found the carcass of an ancient foal perfectly preserved in Siberian permafrost. The fossil discovered in the region of Yakutia has its skin, hair, hooves and tail preserved. Scientists from Russias Northeast Federal University said Thursday that the foal is estimated to be 30,000 to 40,000 years old. (Photo: AP)

Scientists discover perfectly preserved ancient foal in Siberia

The fossil discovered in the region of Yakutia has its skin, hair, hooves and tail preserved.

24 Aug 2018 8:34 AM IST