South Korean specialist hails opening of new World Mammoth Centre in Siberia, dedicated to bringing beast back to life.

Born-again beasts will roam in Ice Age Park in Yakutia, said Aisen Nikolaev, head of Yakutia region.

The young beast's head was resting on a paw in frozen ground for up to 50,000 years, shows amazing first picture.

Designer animals bred by South Korean cloning laboratory showed skills 'beyond all expectations' in their first three weeks with the penal service.

Society’s president Sergei Shoigu - Russian defence minister - even hinted at possibility of cloning during annual meeting.

At least five species of ancient animals will walk again in Siberia, predicts South Korean cloning expert.

Radiocarbon dating shows baby horse is 42,170 years old: bid to restore the species will 'pave the way for return of woolly mammoth'.

Discovery of blood in creature frozen for 43,000 years is seen as major breakthrough by international team.

The prospects of a cloned mammoth is nearer after the sensational discovery of 'living cells' from the ancient creatures in northern Siberia.