Major bid to check radioactive waste dump area in Arctic archipelago.
Endemic to the remote island of Novaya Zemlya, it survived the Ice Age here, scientists believe, the only creature known to have done so.
State of emergency called but locals are told they cannot shoot endangered species scavenging for food at local dump.
The animal got into a habit of visiting rubbish dumps on remote Novaya Zemlya, say researchers.
Measures being taken to ensure defence capabilities.
Eye-catching numbers have emerged on the expected trade boom from the Arctic route to Europe for Chinese business.
Move boosts armed forces capability in polar waters.
Hungry predators arrive at local eye clinic ‘for a check up’, or more likely a meal, banging on door to demand entry.
Expedition finds shocking evidence of illegal hunting of Russian Red Book animals.