Intriguing evidence from well-preserved calf Yuka of ‘cobra hood-shaped bulge’ on trunk that is absent in modern elephants
Sensational find of head of the beast with its brain intact, preserved since prehistoric times in permafrost.
Scientists now to examine if ancient man beheaded the beast.
‘Male siblings born 44,000 years ago' found ten metres apart in Yakutia but the truth is rather different - amid hopes to bring species back to life.
Brain of young female Yuka, preserved in permafrost for 39,000 years, is 'identical' to today's elephants, say scientists.
Shots fired at island campsite to scare away beast which then drops ancient limb preserved in permafrost since prehistoric times.
Video and pictures show experts conducting initial autopsy on the extinct creature preserved by permafrost.
Tantalising studies now underway to establish if one of two carcases preserved by permafrost has traces of world's oldest mother's milk.