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The World’s Ice Is Melting And It’s Leading To Some Record-Breaking Finds, Including The World’s Longest Ever Woolly Rhino Horn
- A fossil horn 5 feet 5 inches long was discovered in Yakutia as permafrost melts.
- Researchers confirmed the horn length at 5 feet 5 inches, the longest ever found.
- The discovery was connected to melting permafrost and climate change exposing ancient remains.
- A study in the Journal of Zoology says woolly rhinos could live as long as modern species.
- The finding adds to knowledge about woolly rhino size and Ice Age biology.
- The broader climate context includes tipping points and coral-reef decline.
- The article notes policymakers and fossil-fuel interests influence climate outcomes.
- The report cites a recent finding from Yakutsk’s Mammoth Museum and local observer Romanov.
- The discovery is linked to new insights into Ice Age longevity and horn development.
- The piece frames this as a reminder of extinct species and climate impact.
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