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Russia Bans American Animal Rights Activist Who Walked Cow on Red Square

Alisa Day was briefly jailed after being detained with the calf near the Kremlin.

bovine violation

American Animal Rights Activist Jailed for Walking Cow on Red Square

A Chinese-American animal rights activist has been jailed for walking a young cow near the Kremlin, state media reported Wednesday. Alisa Day, 34...

surviving amid war

In Photos: The Animals of Ukraine

Among the millions of lives upended by Russia's invasion of Ukraine have been the country's animals, both domestic and wild.

But in many instances, they...

mysterious cause

Thousands of Endangered Seals Wash Up Dead on Russia's Caspian Shore

At least 2,500 dead Caspian seals have been found on the shores of Russia’s Caspian Sea coast, local authorities said Sunday. Photos published online...

raccoon removal

Russian Zookeeper Accused of Stealing Animals From Ukraine’s Kherson Claims Relocation ‘Temporary’

A Russian zookeeper accused of stealing animals from a zoo in Ukraine’s Kherson amid Russian forces’ retreat from the city told The Moscow...

threatened habitat

In Photos: On Russia's Remote Wrangel Island, a Haven for Arctic Wildlife

In the remote waters of the Arctic Ocean above Russia's Far East mainland lies Wrangel Island — a rugged, mountainous stretch of land that remains barely...

increasing encounters

Moscow Veterinarians Save Siberian Polar Bear With Tin Can Stuck in Mouth

The exhausted young polar bear was spotted near Dixon, Russia’s northernmost permanent settlement.

Russian Cats Banned from International Shows Over Russia’s Actions in Ukraine

The International Cat Federation promised to allocate some funds to cat fanciers and breeders in Ukraine.

feathered enforcer

At Moscow's Kolomenskoye Estate, a Goose Runs the Show

Martin is a caretaker of the stable yard in the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve, making sure everything is in order.

paw-erful presence

Ukrainian City’s ‘Cat Mayor’ Rises to TikTok Fame

Levchyk the cat went from living on the streets of a western Ukrainian city to winning a spot in the mayor’s office.

monkey business

Siberian Zoo Scraps Mascot Vote After Orangutan Becomes Opposition Hero

The orange ape was dubbed “the candidate of the people” before authorities saw the vote had become a political tug-of-war.

Moscow Zoo Pandas Predict Beijing Olympic Winners

No one is more qualified to predict the Beijing Games' outcome than a panda.

Moscow Zoo Welcomes Baby Yak

The baby girl is the first for Kora, a female yak living at the zoo.

four-legged firefighter

Stray Cat Joins Russian Fire Department

Semyon the cat takes his job — wearing a uniform and lounging around the fire station — very seriously.

Russian Baby Tiger Fights for Life after Frostbite, Surgery

This year's harsh winter has "significantly complicated" life for Russia's tiger population, an environmental expert said.

Russian Police Investigate Siberian Horse Herd Slaughter

Local officials called the killing of 53 free-range horses — most of them mares and foals — the result of a bitter dispute between farmers.

captive cetaceans

Russia Closes Notorious ‘Whale Jail'

Almost 100 whales were released from the secretive facility after an intense campaign by animal rights and environmentalist groups.

special delivery

Moscow Zoo Welcomes Orphaned Manul Kittens

The manul, or Pallas's cat, has been the zoo's symbol and mascot for over 30 years.

ancestral hunting grounds

First Endangered Tiger Footprints in 50 Years Found in Northeast Siberia

The Amur tiger's population is recovering after hunting brought to the brink of extinction in the mid-20th century.

quadruple implant

Russian Dog Given 4 Prosthetic Paws

Monika was found as a stray with all four of her paws cut off, but is now able to enter her new life with her best food forward.

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