'Influential businessman' Evgeniy Romanov, 52, avoids jail, despite a host of other 'trophies'.

Animal charity WWF Russia in plea for help to prevent repeat of 1980s winter crisis that killed 90% of species in the region.

Flipped houses appear in Omsk and Novosibirsk, as an attraction to locals and tourists.

Following a 'sighting' by local official, hunters reveal 'footprints' that do not belong to bear or any other known creature.

13 year old revealed as the daughter of a Neanderthal mother and a Denisovan father - separate humanoid groups now proven to have crossbred.

Big cat had preyed on domestic dogs in Russia and China, but will now be mated with older tigress Prima in Rostov.

Beijing proposes tours to neighbouring Khabarovsk region which wind the clock back to the Communist era.

Developed in Siberia, the new pepper spray will help ward off aggressive animals and help reduce attacks on people.