But how did they get to landlocked Kurgan region, 2,400 kilometres from the nearest ocean?
Master blacksmith reveals how modern knives are closely related to those excavated from ancient archeological sites.
First chance to see the appearance of a calf from this extinct hairy species, complete with its strawberry blond curls.
Permafrost remains of long-gone woolly rhinos, mammoths and cave lions bring intriguing scientific breakthrough.
Blazes raging just 50km from the Arctic Ocean in Yakutia.
Video and pictures show experts conducting initial autopsy on the extinct creature preserved by permafrost.
Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.