Mummified Animals in the 1800s Used To Study Evolution and Transformation, But Claims Weren’t Proven True

Medicine & Technology Feb 20, 2024

The debate regarding whether animals could become new species was on fire even before Charles Dawin published his acclaimed book. Read to learn more.

Eurasian Cave Lion Discovered in Siberia, A 28,000-Year-Old Cub Believed To Be the Best Preserved Ice Age Animal Ever Found

Aug 05, 2021

Two mummified cubs, including a Eurasian cave lion, found respectively in 2017 and 2018 were initially believed to be siblings. However, a new study shows they differ in age, approximately by 15,000 years.

Ancient Americans’ Mummified Birds Puzzles Anthropologists

Mar 30, 2021

Mummified birds found in the Andes region in South America remain a mystery to anthropologists.

Scientists Found Liquid Blood in a Perfectly Preserved Prehistoric Foal that Died 42,000 Years Ago

Apr 22, 2019

Since its unearthing, several types of research and experiments have been done to study the long-extinct species.

Egyptian Mummified Animals Contain Hidden Surprises

May 12, 2015

For over twenty years, scientists have used modern technology, in the form of CT scans and X-rays, to virtually unwrap mummified remains. These powerful tools, which allow researchers to peer inside mummies, provide information as to cause of death, burial treatment, and individual traits of the deceased. But now, this technology is being used to explore a new breed of Egyptian mummies: animals that were preserved to accompany the dead. And perhaps the greatest surprise is what's missing from these mummified treasures.