You Wouldn't Believe What Scientists Found Frozen in Glaciers and Lakes

Woolly Mammoths

Scientists have been finding whole woolly mammoths frozen under glaciers for dozens of years. In fact, woolly mammoths are some of the most commonly found frozen creatures, most of them dating back to 40,000 years in the past. It’s crazy to think that something so big would be preserved so well so commonly, but somehow that is the case. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.