A probe has been ordered by the Krasnoyarsk mayor into the death of another giraffe at the city's zoo, one of the largest in Russia.
Pioneering director of Novosibirsk Zoo died age 75 following medical treatment in Israel.
Private zoo in Irkutsk engulfed by flames and smoke despite minus 35C cold.
Anfisa washes windows in her enclosure, saving money for Royev Ruchey Zoo, Krasnoyarsk.
Biggest and 'best' in Russia, it is more like a 'reserve' than a traditional zoo.
With more than 11,000 animals from 702 species - about 150 of them are from them World Red Book - Novosibirsk Zoo is a popular tourist attraction with almost a million visitors annually, and a noted scientific institution.
One of the largest in Russia, it boasts a world record in captive breeding programmes for endangered species.
Rostislav Shilo, Zoo’s Director since 1969, says that there are only two other self-supporting zoos in the world - in Singapore and in San Diego.
Overseas visitors to Novosibirsk Zoo will be able to learn about attractions and use GPS technology to explore using their phones.
Mongrel becomes surrogate mother for baby big cats at village zoo in Omsk region.
Bear and goats among drowned animals at two zoos after typhoon and heavy rain hits Russian Far East.