The government of the Sakha republic in Siberia has allocated extra cash to slaughtering wolves threatening remote reindeer villages.

At least 6 are believed to have the virulent intestinal form of the disease from which one boy has already died.

The bison - or buffalo - are under special protection from hunters amid rising concern over wolf attacks.

Around 400 delegates are expected including representatives of 41 ethnic minorities representing around a quarter of a million people. 

We went out in Tobolsk and Surgut to see what women are wearing, and most prefer fur.

Famous traveller and film director Nicolas Vanier embarks on a new epic dog sled trip.

Venison exports will 'increase' despite first anthrax outbreak in 70 years, but scientists remain adamant: Herd numbers must fall further.

The language is included in a new digital talking dictionary aimed at preserving some of the world's most endangered languages.

Startling new details emerge of the most mysterious of Siberia's newly created giant permafrost holes.

Quadcopter makes monitoring bear population easier in Kuznetsk Alatau Nature Reserve.