Cornered by local dogs, the animal 'growled' before rescuers saved it.
Scientists challenge nature by adopting an endangered orphan kitten, aiming to release her into the wild.
In separate case, members of a 'bird mafia' illegally snaring and exporting Red Book hawks and falcons to Middle East were detained in Buryatia.
Concern is growing over poaching of the 'secretive' manul wild cat - also known as Pallas's Cat.