Scientists says Lyuba , which means ` ` love '' in Russian , died after 32 days of life . The French , who announced it 's donation in 2007 , says the specimen is insured for $ 1 million . Extreme cold and the lack of oxygen helped to keep the baby mammoth nearly 100 % intact . He says the `` headaches '' and `` red tape '' -- including a Hong Kong promise to Russia to return Lyuba -- were worth it for the archaeological significance . A trio of real horns from other extinct ice age animals are also displayed in the mall .
Scientists says Lyuba , which means ` ` love '' in Russian , died after 32 days of life . The French , who announced it 's donation in 2007 , says the specimen is insured for $ 1 million . Extreme cold and the lack of oxygen helped to keep the baby mammoth nearly 100 % intact . A trio of real horns from other extinct ice age animals are also displayed in the mall .