Cub was shot in the legs but there are fears the mother was also slain by poachers.
Infant lost its mother but 43,500 years later gives remarkable evidence that cavemen in prehistoric Europe were RIGHT to draw the species with spots.
But then Siberia also has no less than SEVEN real Santa figures, and you can meet them all here.
A new image of a Yeti - or Bigfoot - lurking behind trees is the 'clearest evidence' so far of the creature's existence.
NBC is banning Siberians from watching online trailers and a pilot of its new 'thriller' called 'Siberia'.
Kristina B, 14, and Valeria K, 15, confessed to killing their 'friend' Sofya (Sonya) Potapova after drinking session.
Human eye surgeon takes part in operation to give cub the chance to go back to its natural habitat.
The number of Amur leopards in the wild in the Far East of Russia has dramatically increased, say wildlife experts.
Seasonal greetings from the east of Russia where there are no less than seven different Father Christmas figures to bring joy to children in winter.
Less-than-lissom lions have been fed on junk food in captivity, says expert.