rare animals Siberia

Private zoo in Irkutsk engulfed by flames and smoke despite minus 35C cold.

Rare appearance of bear close to Novosibirsk leads to warnings to residents.

Freak climate conditions sees an abnormally warm November. 

With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.

New research shows rare genetic lines could have been preserved in Siberia.

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

There are only two places in Russia where Whooper Swans come for winter.

Exceptionally heavy snow falls lead to hunger and death for hardy animals. 

New director Andrey Gorban, 47, on the challenges of modernising one of Siberia's favourite zoos, and dealing with his tapir's tantrums.

New estimate puts number at 80, almost double some recent figures.