Articles with tag "Animals"

Special souvenirs

Russian Caught Trying to Smuggle Baby Otters, Scorpions Out of Indonesia

Airport security discovered four endangered otters and 10 scorpions in the man's suitcase during an X-ray scan.
Sea Monster

Enormous Whale Skeleton Found on Beach in Russia’s Far East

The carcass was found on the shore of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve.
Whale release

Russian Plan to Free Whales Risks Their Survival, Say Scientists

Russian scientists had announced that the captive orcas would be freed by June 10 directly from their holding pens.
Aquatic fugitive

Runaway Beluga Whale May Face Deportation to Russia

Hundreds of people from a small Norwegian town have enjoyed the acquaintance of the animal.
Phoenix From Ashes

Endangered Stork Survives Russian Wildfire Horror

The wildfires that are seen in the video have ravaged eastern Russia in recent weeks.
Traffic violation

Russian Driver Scares Bear Off From Wild Moose Chase

The video seems to have caused a divide among viewers.
Paparazzi pics

Wild Leopard and Tiger Make On-Camera Debut in Russia’s Far East

It's the first time the wild cats have been spotted within Vladivostok's city limits.
Return flight

Lost Polar Bear Airlifted North From Russian Village

The bear washed up on an ice floe 700 kilometers south of its natural habitat, where it had "no chance" of survival.
Far from home

‘Drained and Weak’ Polar Bear Appears 700km South of Habitat in Russia’s Far East

The animal has no chance of survival in the region where it washed up on an ice floe.
furry find

Russian Police Rescue Himalayan Bear Cub in Roadside Box

Another day, another bear-rescuing mission for the Primorye region police.
Coffee needed

Moscow Zoo’s Sleepy Bears Finally Awaken to Spring

The zoo's bears have emerged from hibernation ready to show their furry faces to the public.
Caracal's instagram

Wild Cat Becomes Social Media Star in Russia Thanks to Hyperactive Ears

The wild cat's ears are not only super cute, they also help it hunt prey.
Monkey business

Russian Detained Smuggling Drugged Orangutan out of Bali

The animal was found sleeping in a basket in the man's luggage as he passed through security.
Multi-purpose pet

Russian Woman Sends Moose Running With Flying Cat

In case of moose, hurl cat.
Cute emergency

Russian Puppies to the Rescue

Here's a look at some of the precious pups who keep Russia safe.
Kitty crossing

Russia’s ‘Cat City’ Installs Feline Traffic Lights

“The kids will find it interesting for sure,” one resident said.
Whale jail

Hollywood Celebrities Call on Russia to Free Captive Whales

Activists say around 100 Orcas and Belugas are being held in pens in Far East Russia.
On the loose

Cats Take Over St. Petersburg Flat, Flood Downstairs Neighbors

Housing officials believe that the cats managed to turn on the kitchen taps by themselves because they were thirsty.
animal rights

Greenpeace Demands Release of Whales Held Captive in Russia

More than 100 orcas and belugas are believed to be held in so-called “whale jails” in Far East Russia.
rowdy visitors

Russia’s Military Vows to 'Prevent Invasion' of Polar Bears in Arctic Town

A state of emergency was declared after at least 52 polar bears were seen roaming through the town.
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