Pictures prove the gruesome fate of reindeer 'to meet demands for traditional medicines in China and South Korea'.
Siberian 'suslik' needs human rescue from passing motorists on Olkhon island in Lake Baikal.
Prosecutors studying video evidence of men shouting 'squash him!' seconds before impact with animal on track.
From frost-resistant woolly pigs to sheep that look like goats and horses that love playing the snow, there are lots of surprises across the taiga.
At least five species of ancient animals will walk again in Siberia, predicts South Korean cloning expert.
The poaching, trade, transportation and possession of endangered animals is to be made a criminal offence in Russia.
The male big cat's death is 'extremely dangerous' for the species, warns an expert.
Handler defends moving the reptile in extreme conditions after media highlight animal's death from hypothermia.
Scientist and senator calls for thousands of Baikal's endemic seals to be hunted.