World Ancient puppy found in permafrost believed to be 18,000 years old, scientists say December 2, 2019Joshua Bote, USA TODAYComments Off on Ancient puppy found in permafrost believed to be 18,000 years old, scientists say Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with its hair, teeth, whiskers and eyelashes still intact.