The discovery of an ice-preserved female mammoth comes amid a debate on whether scientists should try to recreate the species using DNA.
A deal was signed giving South Korean scientists exclusive rights on cloning the woolly mammoth from tissue samples found recently in the Siberian permafrost.
This is the first picture of mammoth bone marrow from which scientists are seeking to extract DNA to bring the extinct giant back to life.
South Korean specialist hails opening of new World Mammoth Centre in Siberia, dedicated to bringing beast back to life.
The prospects of a cloned mammoth is nearer after the sensational discovery of 'living cells' from the ancient creatures in northern Siberia.
Scientists now examining new discovery in hunt for 'living cells'.
Born-again beasts will roam in Ice Age Park in Yakutia, said Aisen Nikolaev, head of Yakutia region.
Project to be unveiled at 4th Eastern Economic Forum next month and likely to contain laboratories sunk into the permafrost.
Scientists remain confident of one day bringing back the beast to roam again in Siberia.
At least five species of ancient animals will walk again in Siberia, predicts South Korean cloning expert.