Wolf pup’s stomach yields DNA from one of world’s last surviving woolly rhinos - Nature

Google News1/14/2026 – 1/16/2026

Summary

Researchers have recovered DNA from one of the world's last surviving woolly rhinos from the stomach of a mummified wolf pup. This discovery was reported by multiple sources, including Nature, CNN, National Geographic, The New York Times, and NBC News. The DNA analysis reveals details about the ice age wolf's last meal.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

52d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1216
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1216/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1216/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

Score BreakdownRisk 50

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 52 days - proven survivor

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