Wild hoofed animals are in peril in the Far East of Russia due to exceptionally heavy snow falls which are covered by an ice crust.

Rare appearance of bear close to Novosibirsk leads to warnings to residents.

Hunting inspector Vladimir Malkov rescued the wild animal as a baby after its mother perished in wildfires.

A ten year old boy was ambushed by wild animals close to Lake Yessey in Krasnoyarsk region.

Amazing video of oilmen feed the hungry animal.

Rescue effort underway to provide emergency feeding sites for the helpless animals, with the wild boar population also in trouble.

Prosecutors studying video evidence of men shouting 'squash him!' seconds before impact with animal on track.

Wild animal ran amok in mall before being shot dead, sparking outcry from animal rights campaigners.

With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.

Animal charity WWF Russia in plea for help to prevent repeat of 1980s winter crisis that killed 90% of species in the region.