She has lived in the wilderness for 71 years but famous Old Believer faces the cameras to deliver world a message for first time.

The rare Amur tigress was saved from starvation more than a year ago after she was orphaned when poachers killed her mother.

Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.

Destruction of natural habitat by forest fires 'explains bears causing terror in residential areas'.

Famous traveller and film director Nicolas Vanier embarks on a new epic dog sled trip.

Hundreds - including dozens of children - evacuated safely as fires destroy and threaten homes.

First picture of man who fought off a vicious bear with just a small knife. 

Former spies and military operatives write handbook for tourists and hunters, using techniques learned during Soviet era.