Freak climate conditions sees an abnormally warm November. 

Two young birds saved after taking a seriously wrong turn during migration.

Temperatures of up to 35C force exodus to river and lake beaches. 

The Amur cubs were specially trained to cope after being raised in Zhelundinsky Nature Reserve.

The zoo at Seversk - a city closed to outsiders without special permits - has unveiled its latest inhabitants, several brightly striped snakes.

Photographers enchanted by polar bear's maternal instinct as they capture these heartwarming pictures.

Human eye surgeon takes part in operation to give cub the chance to go back to its natural habitat.

Holiday season brings flock of people to see the unusual friendship between the big cat and his lunch.