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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.

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."