With dumpy little legs, a dense body and a penchant for hiding from trouble, the Manul has proved elusive to nature lovers worldwide.
Endangered big cat is rescued from black market animal traders.
The bison - or buffalo - are under special protection from hunters amid rising concern over wolf attacks.
Running for its life after its mother was killed, two-month-old bear is rescued after stumbling into officers.
The rare Amur tigress was saved from starvation more than a year ago after she was orphaned when poachers killed her mother.
New director Andrey Gorban, 47, on the challenges of modernising one of Siberia's favourite zoos, and dealing with his tapir's tantrums.
Footage of orphaned cub leads to arrests.
New estimate puts number at 80, almost double some recent figures.
No foul play involved as 'satellite evidence' shows Kuzya did not attack chickens across border.
Move defies hunters who want to keep shooting the black bear.