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Warning of vandalism to mammoth graveyards in Arctic from unscrupulous bone hunters
Unique archeological and paleontological sites face destruction from gangs seeking to raid and sell prehistoric remains.
Suspected first trace of Beringia people on the land bridge - now mostly sunken - joining Russia and North America
Most northerly palaeolithic site found on Arctic island of Stolbovoy, part of lost continental link between Siberia and Alaska, believe scientists.
Scientists in fierce stand against bone hunters at mammoth graveyard
Call to protect unique site with thousands of ideally preserved bones of prehistoric animals.
13,300 year old spear made of woolly rhinoceros horn found on Arctic island
Discovery means Paleolithic man penetrated hundreds of kilometres further north than previously understood.
13,300 year old spear made of woolly rhinoceros horn found on Arctic island
Discovery means Paleolithic man penetrated hundreds of kilometres further north than previously understood.
50,000 year old tiara made of woolly mammoth ivory found in world famous Denisova Cave...
….and it was worn by a man!
Is this proof early man weaponised ivory from woolly mammoth tusks to kill....woolly mammoths?
Deadly paleolithic spears - pictured here and manufactured from the ivory from extinct beasts - show the lethal genius of ancient craftsmen up to 28,500 years ago.
New warnings of shocking pollution threatening Lake Baikal
In beach resort of Listvyanka alone, 98 contaminated streams are disgorging sewage and chemical waste into the pristine waters of the world's oldest lake.
'Sibling' of oldest mummified puppy in the world found preserved in permafrost
New find in 'perfect condition' just two metres from 2011 discovery of 12,400 year old dog.
Autopsy carried out in Far East on world's oldest dog mummified by ice
12,000-year-old remains of puppy were discovered perfectly intact sealed inside permafrost.
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Sent to Siberia
Rookie FSB agents are punished for 'indecent' graduation jinx in Moscow
Gelandewagen parade videos leads to 'career change' as Russia demands highest standards from secret servicemen.
Born in Siberia
Up-close laboratory pictures of ancient mummy as scientists recreate his life and times
Probes taken by South Korean experts will reveal lifestyle of this Arctic boy from 800 years ago.
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