Latest Animals News from Russia

Tomsk hunters to receive 30,000 rubles per wolfTomsk hunters to receive 30,000 rubles per wolf
Tomsk hunters to receive 30,000 rubles per wolfHunters in Tomsk Region will be paid 30,000 rubles ($333) for each wolf they kill, as the wolf population has surged 18-fold since 2011.
"These Are My Babies": How a Muscovite Moved to Altai, Found a Husband and Started Raising Foals — Video"These Are My Babies": How a Muscovite Moved to Altai, Found a Husband and Started Raising Foals — Video
"These Are My Babies": How a Muscovite Moved to Altai, Found a Husband and Started Raising Foals — Video29-year-old Muscovite Ekaterina Stakheeva left Moscow for a remote Altai village and shares her new life on her blog.
Malvina Adopted After Six Years in Krasnoyarsk ShelterMalvina Adopted After Six Years in Krasnoyarsk Shelter
Malvina Adopted After Six Years in Krasnoyarsk ShelterAfter six years in a shelter, eight-year-old Malvina found a family in Krasnoyarsk, proving it's never too late for a happy ending.
Moose and roe deer on Nizhny Novgorod's snowy roadsMoose and roe deer on Nizhny Novgorod's snowy roads
Moose and roe deer on Nizhny Novgorod's snowy roadsDue to heavy snowfalls, moose and roe deer in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast have been appearing on highways, using them as easier travel routes.
Wild Animals Brave Snow on Nizhny Novgorod RoadsWild Animals Brave Snow on Nizhny Novgorod Roads
Wild Animals Brave Snow on Nizhny Novgorod RoadsSome wild animals take shortcuts on highways in the Nizhny Novgorod region, as seen in videos capturing their snowy struggles.
Chubby Mini-Lion: Cat Dobrynya Seeks Home in NovosibirskChubby Mini-Lion: Cat Dobrynya Seeks Home in Novosibirsk
Chubby Mini-Lion: Cat Dobrynya Seeks Home in NovosibirskA cat named Dobrynya, found in a stairwell in Novosibirsk, needs a forever home. The 4-year-old feline has feline leukemia and requires daily medication.
Adorable Puppies to Join Arkhangelsk Rescue ServiceAdorable Puppies to Join Arkhangelsk Rescue Service
Adorable Puppies to Join Arkhangelsk Rescue ServiceThey will replace the retired dogs — rescue canine handlers in Arkhangelsk region have shown the puppies that will grow up to search for missing people.
Pack of dogs threatens children near schools and kindergartenPack of dogs threatens children near schools and kindergarten
Pack of dogs threatens children near schools and kindergartenParents in the Shagol settlement complain that the municipal capture service cannot deal with a dangerous pack that patrols school and kindergarten grounds.
Pack of stray dogs besieges Chelyabinsk school and kindergartenPack of stray dogs besieges Chelyabinsk school and kindergarten
Pack of stray dogs besieges Chelyabinsk school and kindergartenA pack of aggressive stray dogs patrolling near a school, kindergarten, and music school in Chelyabinsk's Shagol settlement has parents fearing for their children's safety, as the municipal capture service fails to resolve the issue.
Ryazan Oblast Budgets 5 Million for Stray DogsRyazan Oblast Budgets 5 Million for Stray Dogs
Ryazan Oblast Budgets 5 Million for Stray DogsRyazan Oblast will spend over 5 million rubles (approximately $55,000 at current rates) on stray dog catch, sterilization, and return in 2026. Residents can report strays to their district administration.
Bears at Barnaul Zoo Start Waking Up for Short Feeder WalksBears at Barnaul Zoo Start Waking Up for Short Feeder Walks
Bears at Barnaul Zoo Start Waking Up for Short Feeder WalksBears at Barnaul's Lesnaya Skazka Zoo are beginning to awaken as they sense the rising temperatures.
Spotted deer in Tsentralny Reserve start coming to people for foodSpotted deer in Tsentralny Reserve start coming to people for food
Spotted deer in Tsentralny Reserve start coming to people for foodSpotted deer in the Tsentralny Reserve of Saratov Region, Russia, are increasingly approaching humans, attracted by the sound of snowmobiles that bring them food.
Thirteen cats rescued from flooded Samara apartment after owner hospitalizedThirteen cats rescued from flooded Samara apartment after owner hospitalized
Thirteen cats rescued from flooded Samara apartment after owner hospitalizedIn Samara, over a dozen cats were rescued from a flooded apartment after their owner was hospitalized in critical condition.
Novosibirsk Zoo shares video of puma Eri's third birthdayNovosibirsk Zoo shares video of puma Eri's third birthday
Novosibirsk Zoo shares video of puma Eri's third birthdayEri arrived in Novosibirsk from Barnaul.
Samara Man Sentenced for Commanding Dog to Attack PoliceSamara Man Sentenced for Commanding Dog to Attack Police
Samara Man Sentenced for Commanding Dog to Attack PoliceA Samara man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in a strict-regime penal colony for ordering his cane corso dog to attack a man and then police officers. An appeals court has upheld the sentence.
Winter Cockroach Invasion Hits Russian HomesWinter Cockroach Invasion Hits Russian Homes
Winter Cockroach Invasion Hits Russian HomesAfter severe frosts, Russians are discovering large black cockroaches in their apartments. An expert explains why these insects attack, where exotic species come from, and the dangers they pose.
Tyumen school turns pet dogs into herding shepherdsTyumen school turns pet dogs into herding shepherds
Tyumen school turns pet dogs into herding shepherdsWarning: the amount of fur and cuteness is off the charts. In the village of Paderina, the only herding dog school in the Tyumen region is turning pets into working shepherds.
Perm shelter seeks home for rescued ginger kittensPerm shelter seeks home for rescued ginger kittens
Perm shelter seeks home for rescued ginger kittensThree ginger kittens named Carrot, Clove, and Yolk need a new home after being rescued from a cramped apartment. Their owner's alcoholic son stole money meant for their care, leaving them to starve.
Chelyabinsk Residents Report Aggressive Dogs in Gagarin ParkChelyabinsk Residents Report Aggressive Dogs in Gagarin Park
Chelyabinsk Residents Report Aggressive Dogs in Gagarin ParkResidents of Chelyabinsk report a dangerous pack of stray dogs in Gagarin Park. The city administration has called for submitting applications for capture.
Chelyabinsk Residents Complain of Aggressive Stray Dogs in ParkChelyabinsk Residents Complain of Aggressive Stray Dogs in Park
Chelyabinsk Residents Complain of Aggressive Stray Dogs in ParkAfter complaints about a pack of stray dogs in Gagarin Park, Chelyabinsk city hall has reminded residents where to report such cases.
Shelter Sought for Injured Dog in KaskaraShelter Sought for Injured Dog in Kaskara
Shelter Sought for Injured Dog in KaskaraAnimals left without an owner are living in the cold on a property in the village of Kaskara, Tyumen region.
Shelter Sought for Freezing Dog with Injured Paw Near TyumenShelter Sought for Freezing Dog with Injured Paw Near Tyumen
Shelter Sought for Freezing Dog with Injured Paw Near TyumenResidents of Kaskara village are seeking help for a dog and cat left freezing in an abandoned house after their owner died in December. A volunteer says the new property owner is willing to surrender the animals.
Omsk Volunteer Cares for Swift With Dislocated WingOmsk Volunteer Cares for Swift With Dislocated Wing
Omsk Volunteer Cares for Swift With Dislocated WingCity residents in Omsk handed over an injured swift to volunteers, and it now remains in care due to a wing dislocation that prevents flight.
Perm Zoo Orangutans Sweep and Wash on Sanitary DayPerm Zoo Orangutans Sweep and Wash on Sanitary Day
Perm Zoo Orangutans Sweep and Wash on Sanitary DayAt Perm Zoo, orangutans Bill and Lisa are seen taking charge of cleaning duties, with Bill hailed as the main housekeeper.
Hedgehog Snezhana Struggles to Predict Spring
Hedgehog Snezhana Struggles to Predict SpringAn African hedgehog darted between bowls, trying to choose a forecast. Zoo staff interpreted her indecision.