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A paleontologist spots 450,000-year-old mammoth fossil in England

An extraordinary archaeological find has emerged from the Cambridgeshire region in the north of England, a remarkably well-preserved mammoth tusk dating back an astounding 450,000 years. The discovery has captured the attention of researchers and enthusiasts alike.

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The discovery of 450,000-year-old mammoth fossil in England.

According to the news on Fox News, Paleontologist Jamie Jordan stated that the mammoth tusk found near the city of Peterborough in the Cambridgeshire region belongs to the "Steppe" mammoth.

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The discovery of 450,000-year-old mammoth fossil in England.

Steppe mammoth known as the "second-largest mammoth" ever to have lived.

Jordan emphasized that it is the first time they have come across a mammoth tusk that is so well-preserved in shape and integrity.

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The discovery of 450,000-year-old mammoth fossil in England.

They estimate that the mammoth stood about 13 feet (approximately 3.9 meters) tall and weighed around 14 tons, slightly larger than modern elephants.

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The discovery of 450,000-year-old mammoth fossil in England.

The mammoth tusk, approximately 120 centimeters long, was discovered to be around 450,000 years old.

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The discovery of 450,000-year-old mammoth fossil in England.

For a detailed examination, the fossil was taken to the paleontology museum called "Jamie's Fossils Galore."