The prospects of a cloned mammoth is nearer after the sensational discovery of 'living cells' from the ancient creatures in northern Siberia.

Unknown ancient people left the newly discovered fantastical creatures hewn of granite in Altai Mountains.

Defences were breached in Komsomolsk-on-Amur engulfing several villages, as forced evacuation rise.

Scientists split after expedition to see the '100 million year old reptile' in Yamal.

Satellites show giant hole ringed by 20 'baby craters'.

Biggest and 'best' in Russia, it is more like a 'reserve' than a traditional zoo.

Fresh blood discovery by scientists in remains of extinct creature as experts start research this month in hunt for live cells.

Discovery of blood in creature frozen for 43,000 years is seen as major breakthrough by international team.

Aware of accounts of mysterious relic reptiles lurking in the deep, here are the first pictures from a record breaking dive.

12,000-year-old remains of puppy were discovered perfectly intact sealed inside permafrost.