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Baby mammoth
Found in the permafrost in 1977, this baby mammoth Dima, estimated to be 6-7 months old at the time of its death, was displayed in London in 1979
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Elephantidae Elephantoidea Epitheria Eutheria Exhibit Juvenile Mammalia Mammoth Mammuthus Placental Mammal Preserved Proboscidea Proboscidean Theria
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1. Title: "A Baby Mammoth's Journey from the Permafrost to the World: The Discovery and Exhibition of Dima, the 7,000-Year-Old Juvenile Mammoth. In the heart of London's Natural History Museum, a remarkable exhibit captured the imagination of millions in 1979. Nestled among the halls of ancient wonders, a well-preserved baby mammoth named Dima, discovered in the Siberian permafrost in 1977, took center stage. This young mammoth, estimated to be around 6-7 months old at the time of its death, offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these extinct giants. Dima, a member of the Mammuthus primigenius species, is an exceptional example of a proboscidean, or elephantid, mammal. As a placental mammal from the order Elephantoidea, Dima shares a close relationship with modern-day elephants. The baby mammoth's well-preserved remains, with its long, curved tusks and elongated snout, provide valuable insights into the anatomy and physiology of these fascinating creatures. The discovery of Dima in the permafrost, a permanently frozen ground, was a significant find for scientists. The cold temperatures helped preserve the baby mammoth's soft tissues, allowing researchers to study its growth patterns, diet, and even its last meal. This information has contributed significantly to our understanding of the mammoth's lifestyle and evolution. Displayed in a climate-controlled case, Dima's presence at the Natural History Museum brought the awe-inspiring world of Ice Age mammals to life for millions of visitors. This baby mammoth's journey from the frozen Siberian tundra to the heart of London serves as a reminder of the wonders that lie hidden in our planet's past and the importance of preserving and studying these precious discoveries. Keywords: animal, exhibit, mammal, juvenile, mammoth, preserved, mammalia, baby, mammuthus, proboscidean, proboscidea, elephantidae, eutheria, theria, placental mammal, elephantoidea, epitheria, mammals, mammuthas.
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