Hunter tells how he shot rare Siberian tiger as it attacked him, then fought the predator for 10 minutes. 

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

Dozens of captive red and sika deer were released into the wild in a bid to coax the threatened Siberian tiger - the world's largest cat - back to China.

Weak and hungry animal saved from dogs as it searched desperately for food.

Pioneering life-saving operation to be carried out this week, as bid made to find and shame the gunman.

No foul play involved as 'satellite evidence' shows Kuzya did not attack chickens across border.

Kuzya and Ilona shake off their electronic tags, but all signs show they thrive in wild.

The number of Amur leopards in the wild in the Far East of Russia has dramatically increased, say wildlife experts.

When this failed, Vitaly Saidov grabbed his gun and shot dead the predator to save himself and his family.

Deadly pesticide used to kill zoo big cat prompting demands for punishment and claims of cover-up.