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

'Aggressive' animal surprised two hunters in daylight attack, mauling one to death.

Chained to a tree and bitten, five-year-old Masha is used as bait to hone skills in a competition to find the best hunter.

The bears have become a major hazard on a highway linking the oil-rich cities of Khanty-Mansiysk to Tyumen.

Female meteorologists at remote weather station feel 'besieged' by hungry and menacing animals.

Running for its life after its mother was killed, two-month-old bear is rescued after stumbling into officers.

A couple cowered in their banya - sauna - watching the hungry creature eat their dinner.

Lame, exhausted and confused animal seeks out help from the local police in Olyutorsky district of Kamchatka.

Famous for a friendship between a tiger and a goat, is this video evidence of a new cross-species bond?