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Articles with tag "Animals"

Snow dogs

Russia's Northern Fleet Bolsters Its Forces With Siberian Huskies

Russia’s Armed Forces will soon welcome some new recruits.
Witness protection?

Fugitive Russian Drug-Smuggling Cat Gets a Body Double in Court

The prosecution pretended it hadn’t lost its key piece of evidence.
Goat-bye

Russians Mourn Timur, the Goat Who Befriended a Tiger

Timur was sent to the tiger's enclosure as food — but fought back and made a friend.
Kitty on board

Russian Cat Dodges Airline's Weight Limit With Sneaky Switch-Off

What do you do when your cat is too heavy to bring onto a plane? Find a smaller cat.
An absolute unit

New ‘Grumpy Cat’ Turns Up in Russia

“Very unhappy cat,” a witness commented.
big cats

‘Starving, Exhausted’ Russia-Bound Tigers Recovering in Poland

Three people have been detained on criminal charges since their truck full of tigers was stopped at the border.
canine community

How the Dogs of Chernobyl Found a Happy Ending

A U.S. charity is making sure the descendants of pets left behind after the world’s worst nuclear accident aren’t forgotten.
deadly weapon

Drunken Moscow Man Attacks Policeman With Cat, Faces Prison Time

When all else fails, throw a cat at your enemy.
ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

Russian Circus Bear Mauls Trainer During Show

The incident comes as animal rights activists push for a ban on traveling circuses.
prison break

Feline Felon’s Escape Risks Unraveling Russian Drug-Smuggling Case

Some cats were born for a life of crime.
Big-top controversy

Italian Circus Traverses Russia With Exotic Animal Performers, Igniting Animal Rights Concerns

While critics have slammed the use of wild animals in circuses, the circus itself says its animals are healthy and happy.
burning bright

Tiger Day Takes the Streets in Vladivostok

Russia's Far East capital roared to life to raise awareness toward the Amur tiger, whose habitat is nearby.
That's my jam

Russian Arctic Explorer Serenades Music-Loving Walruses With Accordion Concert

The famous waltz from the Soviet film "My Sweet and Tender Beast" was a fitting song choice.
good offense

Walrus Attack Sinks Russian Northern Fleet Boat in Arctic Waters

The walruses probably feared for their cubs, researchers said.
Horses in the back

Lonely St. Petersburg Horse Unsuccessfully Attempts to Ride City Bus

Getting to work by public transport isn't always easy, especially when you're a horse.
wild auto-lover

Russian Bear Gets Behind the Wheel of Soviet-Era Truck

“Everyone from the Far East dreams of a car — and bears, apparently, are no exception.”
Spy whales

Russia Secures Pens Holding 'Spy Whales,' Satellite Images Show

A people-friendly whale that approached Norwegian fishermen wearing a harness and GoPro helmet may have escaped from the pens.
return to habitat

Russia Returns Over 4,000 Rare Tortoises to The Wild

The tortoises were hidden amongst cabbage in 24 bags on the back of a truck which was stopped at the Russia-Kazakhstan border.
You're feeling sleepy

Dog Hypnotist’s Russian State TV Appearance Resurfaces in Viral Clip

One glimpse into Princess the Pomeranian's eyes can send people into a deep sleep. Or can it?
prince charming

Russian Delivery Man Spotted Bringing Food on Horseback

The man chose a white stallion as his preferred transport for the job.
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