Laika was not intended to return alive, and she died shortly after the launch due to overheating and stress. Her body disintegrated into space on re-e ...

"She died before reaching orbit, and before any real data was gleaned about sustaining life in that environment," says Dr. Stanley Coren, professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia ...

The number includes 3.2 mln homeless cats, 735,000 homeless dogs and 144,000 pets in shelters MOSCOW, November 17 ... with 4.1 mln stray animals, including 3.2 mln homeless cats, 735,000 homeless ...

Animals like Dolly and Laika made history with their extraordinary contributions, ensuring they are remembered forever.

Authorities blocked a planned demonstration against restrictions on public protests in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, citing Putin's ban on public events.