First pictures of remains at least 10,000 years old  found in Siberia's Sakha Republic.

Calls for action against homeless dogs provokes backlash from animal rights campaigners.

Male, female and two cubs spotted in Ak Cholushpa Nature Park in Altai Republic.

Inaugural trek through 10,000 year old Vasyugan Mire paves way for visitors to savour the unique flora and fauna.

Birds that Vladimir Putin tried to save have 'almost disappeared' due to illegal shooting.

New Russian national park, aimed at saving endangered big cats has won praise from Prince Michael of Kent. 

Plans for modern Nature Theme Park and Acqua-park on site of old pulp and paper mill that spewed pollution into lake.

Frightened and hungry after poachers killed his mother, wild animal starts new life in Barnaul zoo.

Barnaul angler Ivan Drachev, 33, caught more than he bargained for when he noticed an animal fallen through the ice.

Environmentalists call for World Bank to halt funding for projects that could alter flow of rivers leading into lake with water nearing critical low.