Rodents also 'put in bottles and thrown to audience', claim protesters.

Loyal pet was freed but sadly died after being rushed to the vet by animal activists after suffering hypothermia in minus 32C.

Second female student held under house arrest in shocking Khabarovsk case: but is a disturbing sexual fetish behind the savagery?

Animal had its snout pushed into the snow as police and wildlife watchdogs search for attackers.

Calls for action against homeless dogs provokes backlash from animal rights campaigners.

Less-than-lissom lions have been fed on junk food in captivity, says expert.

Head of shelter alleges 'arson', while fire chiefs claim bad wiring was to blame. 

An investigation is underway into the demise of Adam the ostrich, the star of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Zoo for the last seven years.

Video footage from Yakutia divides opinion: cruelty or necessary because predator was dangerous to people? Inquiry is underway.

Students and male 'accomplice' to face justice accused of torturing and killing dogs and cats, posting pictures online, and other crimes.