The Mammoth Museum in Yakutsk, Russia, is a unique institution dedicated to the research, exploration, and exhibition of frozen remains of mammoths and other Pleistocene fauna from the permafrost regions of the Siberian North. The museum, founded in 1991 and operated by the Northeastern Federal University, holds a substantial collection of artifacts, including actual flesh and bones, wool, and even preserved soft tissues of extinct creatures that roamed the Earth tens of thousands of years ago. The museum's mission is to educate the public about the Pleistocene epoch, the process of natural mummification, and the impact of climate change on permafrost. Visitors to the museum can view specimens up close, learn about the scientific methods used to study them, and understand the significance of these discoveries in the broader context of Earth's history. The museum plays a key role in international paleontological research and promotes the study of the Arctic's unique ecosystem and its ancient inhabitants.
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