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May 8, 2026Paleontological Journal

The Northernmost Discovery of Merck’s Rhinoceros Stephanorhinus kirchbergensis (Jäger, 1839) in Europe (Vazhgort, Komi Republic, Russia)

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DPD. V. PonomarevAPA. Yu. PuzachenkoABA. A. Bondarev

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Overview

Discovery reveals Merck’s rhinoceros remains in North European Russia, highlighting species distribution changes.

Key Points

  • To document the first discovery of Merck's rhinoceros in northern Europe and analyze its implications for species distribution.
  • Discovery of mandible rami near Vazhgort, Russia
  • Radiocarbon AMS dating was utilized to determine bone age
  • Evaluation of nitrogen isotopes to assess environmental conditions
  • Mandible radiocarbon dating exceeds the method's limit, indicating age beyond reliable dating.
  • Nitrogen isotope analysis suggests environmental factors affecting bone composition.
  • This finding represents the northernmost record of the species in Europe at 64° N.

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Ponomarev et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7d94bfa21ec5bbf05faahttps://doi.org/10.1134/s0031030125601306
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