The hair is preserved in permafrost, which has helped to maintain its quality and integrity over time.Woolly mammoth hair from Taimyr is typically brown in color, although some specimens may be darker or lighter depending on their age and preservation. The hair is long and coarse, with a diameter of up to 1 millimeter. It is composed of keratin, a fibrous protein that is also found in human hair and nails.
Location: Taimyr, Siberia Russia
Weight: 14.9oz
Size: 8.25x5.5in
Collections: Fossils