Sakhalin bears

Investigation underway into why 'peaceful' bear was shot by police on Sakhalin island, and whether its gallbladder was extracted for black market sale.

Our map shows the attacks by bears on humans across a swathe of Siberia and the Russian Far East.

Shortage of fish in rivers had led to hungry beasts prowling close to homes.

A peaceful sunrise outing of two young brown bears caught in an enchanting video.

Sea creature known to be the first warm-blooded fish weighed more than a ton. 

Residents warned to stay away from the animals, with two men already having been savagely attacked... but there is happy news for two little cubs.

The large bear falls on its back and waves paws in the air in exact copy of the whale’s moves.

Bid to put Russian island on the world's surfing map.

Alexey Ivanovsky, 36, was ‘clinically dead’ after skin on his head, back and buttocks was ripped off, and leg amputated.

Colourful election as bears, tigers and half-naked gymnasts vote in record-breaking result.