Bulging bumps in the Yamal and Gydan peninsulas believed to be caused by thawing permafrost releasing methane.

Video and pictures show experts conducting initial autopsy on the extinct creature preserved by permafrost.

Samples taken from extinct animal’s leg during international workshop in the hope of one day bringing the hairy creature back from the dead.

Unique pictures taken this month show the Sailugem bear, proving both that this species was not mythical - and has survived - in the Altai Mountains.

Concern from scientists over potential danger to gas production facilities in region vital for energy supplies.

Remnants of this land mass still exist in Russia, the US, Canada and Greenland, says groundbreaking new research.

Scientists remain confident of one day bringing back the beast to roam again in Siberia.

Evidence of the dinosaurs found at Teete locality in Yakutia, just 450 km south of the Arctic Circle.