Sightings of 'primeval monsters' in Siberia's Lake Labynkyr were made before 'Nessie' was spotted in Scotland.

Experts say Kuzya, Borya and Ilona have adapted to life in the wild and satellite data shows they are happily roaming about their new habitats.

Trackers mark footprints with GPS technology as 2,000 people scour the forests in first count of rare big cat in 10 years.

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 Russian-registered vessel sent out Mayday signals on Sunday morning sparking a huge search and rescue operation in stormy weather conditions.

Problems may not be over yet, warn meteorologists, as police are on high alert in 14 areas.

Hidden video footage helps scientists learn more about female Amur leopards.

Blast-off was 'successful' but first planned communication session 'failed' and craft did not reach 'target orbit'.

Vineyards will flourish as winters become almost 10C milder heralding a large population influx, says new scientific prediction.