Fast track evolution as great Siberian symbol is surprisingly unmasked as an immigrant breed.

As Western children salute Santa's Rudolph, here in the Sakha Republic the antlered animals are in peril from ravenous predators.

Unique pictures taken this month show the Sailugem bear, proving both that this species was not mythical - and has survived - in the Altai Mountains.

Proof of recovery of endangered species after 'historic' sighting of Siberian tiger 2000 km west of its usual habitat.

Stranded on Teletskoye Lake in the Altai Mountains, bird's only hope of survival is to be caught and put in a zoo.

Documentary team captures amazing pictures of daily lives of animals, including a touching case of motherly love.

Aged 68, she has never seen a town - and refused a helicopter ride to hospital.

Novel approach to help recovery of leopard and tiger numbers in the Russian Far East.