She pauses for a last look, and then without a backward glance swims across the world's fifth longest river.

The number of Amur leopards in the wild in the Far East of Russia has dramatically increased, say wildlife experts.

A new air link between Alaska and the Russian Far East is opening up a new world of adventure tourism to US visitors.

Russian President to 'personally' monitor situation amid fears projects could alter river flows and harm Baikal eco-system.

Previously unknown subspecies confirmed by DNA tests and probably numbering around 400.

Photo traps capture beauty of the big cat stalking the landscape by day and night in shadow of Altai Mountains.

How a poacher turned gamekeeper is helping the survival of these endangered cats.

As many as one in three Bewick's swans that migrate to Britain 'has been peppered with shotgun pellets during the long flight from Siberia'.

Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires.