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'Irkutsk has the sins, the false hair, and the perfume for which Paris is noted'
Mrs John Clarence Lee, 1914
Manul
Save the world's fluffiest cat
Concern is growing over poaching of the 'secretive' manul wild cat - also known as Pallas's Cat.
Rare ‘clumsy’ cat captured on camera for first time at national park
With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.
Look at me quick, I'll be gone soon!
World's fluffiest, shyest, most expressive (and worryingly endangered) cat appears in wild photo-shoot.
Rescuing cobalt-eyed baby of the world’s fluffiest cat
Scientists challenge nature by adopting an endangered orphan kitten, aiming to release her into the wild.
Rare Pallas cat is saved in village in TransBaikal
Cornered by local dogs, the animal 'growled' before rescuers saved it.
Pallas's cats to get their own 'palace' in Siberian mountains
The world's fluffiest feline get a first-in-the-world scientific zone where the endangered wildcats will be protected and studied.
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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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