Latest Animals News from Russia

Dead saiga discovered in apartment yard near VolgogradDead saiga discovered in apartment yard near Volgograd
Dead saiga discovered in apartment yard near VolgogradA dead saiga was found in the courtyard of an apartment building in Volzhsky, a satellite city of Volgograd, leaving residents puzzled about how it got there.
Irkutsk Zoo Gallery Shows How Bear Rescued in 2023 Has GrownIrkutsk Zoo Gallery Shows How Bear Rescued in 2023 Has Grown
Irkutsk Zoo Gallery Shows How Bear Rescued in 2023 Has GrownThe bear named Tina has been living at the Irkutsk Zoo Gallery for three years, after being found emaciated near Lake Baikal in 2023.
Moose October to enter rehabilitation center near MoscowMoose October to enter rehabilitation center near Moscow
Moose October to enter rehabilitation center near MoscowA moose named October, discovered in the Nekouz district, will receive professional care at a rehabilitation center near Moscow. The transport is being arranged imminently.
Moose rescued in Yaroslavl headed for Moscow rehab centerMoose rescued in Yaroslavl headed for Moscow rehab center
Moose rescued in Yaroslavl headed for Moscow rehab centerA moose rescued in the Yaroslavl region after falling through ice is being prepared for transfer to a rehabilitation center in the Moscow region.
Love and Pigeons: A Family's Three-Generation Bird-Keeping TraditionLove and Pigeons: A Family's Three-Generation Bird-Keeping Tradition
Love and Pigeons: A Family's Three-Generation Bird-Keeping TraditionNikolai Novikov from Irkutsk has been raising pigeons since he was six years old, and he even changed his job to a taxi driver to fit his schedule around the birds' needs.
Unique hairless rabbit emerges in Samara village as Russia's only oneUnique hairless rabbit emerges in Samara village as Russia's only one
Unique hairless rabbit emerges in Samara village as Russia's only oneIn a Samara village, a unique hairless rabbit, the only one in Russia, is both a scary sight for kids and a beloved pet that runs after its owner.
Tomsk Horse Riding Organizer Ordered to Pay 800k Over Girl's FallTomsk Horse Riding Organizer Ordered to Pay 800k Over Girl's Fall
Tomsk Horse Riding Organizer Ordered to Pay 800k Over Girl's FallA Tomsk region woman has been sentenced to a conditional prison term and ordered to pay 800,000 rubles after a teenage girl fell from a horse during a paid riding session in the Kolpashevsky district.
Barnaul Zoo Presents New Leopard CubBarnaul Zoo Presents New Leopard Cub
Barnaul Zoo Presents New Leopard CubA leopard cub has been born at Barnaul's Forest Fairy Tale zoo, arriving on New Year's Day as the facility's first addition in 2026.
Russian village's hairless rabbit is a gentle monsterRussian village's hairless rabbit is a gentle monster
Russian village's hairless rabbit is a gentle monsterIn a Russian village, a unique hairless rabbit named Dobby, described as a warm, velvety monster, scares children but lovingly follows its owner.
Unique Hairless Rabbit in Russian Village: Country's Only Bald BeastUnique Hairless Rabbit in Russian Village: Country's Only Bald Beast
Unique Hairless Rabbit in Russian Village: Country's Only Bald BeastA warm, velvety monster frightens children and runs naked after its owner down the street.
Pallas's Cat Boris Hides, Sparks Concern in KrasnoyarskPallas's Cat Boris Hides, Sparks Concern in Krasnoyarsk
Pallas's Cat Boris Hides, Sparks Concern in KrasnoyarskResidents of Krasnoyarsk are worried about the lack of social media updates on Boris the Pallas's cat from Royev Ruchey park. Park officials confirm he is healthy but naturally solitary and less active.
Tyumen Woman Buys and Delivers Horses Across RussiaTyumen Woman Buys and Delivers Horses Across Russia
Tyumen Woman Buys and Delivers Horses Across RussiaYekaterina Plotnikova, a 32-year-old from Tyumen, has dedicated over a decade to horses, working as a trainer and transporting them nationwide.
Barnaul Veterinarian on Cynical Euthanasia Requests and Rescued PetsBarnaul Veterinarian on Cynical Euthanasia Requests and Rescued Pets
Barnaul Veterinarian on Cynical Euthanasia Requests and Rescued PetsA Barnaul veterinarian discusses the reasons for euthanasia and shares stories of animals saved from the procedure.
Affectionate kitten Marcel needs a home in NovosibirskAffectionate kitten Marcel needs a home in Novosibirsk
Affectionate kitten Marcel needs a home in NovosibirskA seven-month-old kitten named Marcel, who refuses to eat until petted, is looking for a new home in Novosibirsk after being rescued from a factory grounds.
Arctic Fox Added to Murmansk Oblast Red Book as Population Nears ExtinctionArctic Fox Added to Murmansk Oblast Red Book as Population Nears Extinction
Arctic Fox Added to Murmansk Oblast Red Book as Population Nears ExtinctionResearchers from the Karelian Research Centre have documented the critical decline of Arctic foxes on the Kola Peninsula, leading to their inclusion in the regional Red Book.
Owner of Balakovo Contact Zoo Fined After Child Injury
Owner of Balakovo Contact Zoo Fined After Child InjuryThe organizer of a mobile animal exhibition in Balakovo has been fined 20,000 rubles (about $200 at current rates) after incidents that injured visitors, including a five-year-old girl.
Man drags dog by car, leaves it to dieMan drags dog by car, leaves it to die
Man drags dog by car, leaves it to diePolice quickly tracked down the owner who cruelly dragged the animal on asphalt with a car.
'Experienced Hellish Pain': Man Drags Dog 400 Meters by Car'Experienced Hellish Pain': Man Drags Dog 400 Meters by Car
'Experienced Hellish Pain': Man Drags Dog 400 Meters by CarPolice have swiftly located the perpetrator who dragged a dog by car and abandoned it in bushes in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Passenger brings crocodile taxidermy from Vietnam to KrasnoyarskPassenger brings crocodile taxidermy from Vietnam to Krasnoyarsk
Passenger brings crocodile taxidermy from Vietnam to KrasnoyarskCustoms officers in Krasnoyarsk confiscated a taxidermied crocodile from a passenger arriving from Vietnam.
Neighbors Defend Stray Dog After Chita Resident's Capture CampaignNeighbors Defend Stray Dog After Chita Resident's Capture Campaign
Neighbors Defend Stray Dog After Chita Resident's Capture CampaignA Chita resident spent two years pushing for the capture of a stray dog living in her yard, but neighbors have now rallied to defend the animal after it was caught.
Wolves spotted in Baryshsky district of Ulyanovsk regionWolves spotted in Baryshsky district of Ulyanovsk region
Wolves spotted in Baryshsky district of Ulyanovsk regionResidents reported wolves approaching a road between the villages of Starotimoshkino and Kalda in the Ulyanovsk region. This follows previous sightings in neighboring districts.
Free Rabies Vaccination for Riazan Animals at 17 AddressesFree Rabies Vaccination for Riazan Animals at 17 Addresses
Free Rabies Vaccination for Riazan Animals at 17 AddressesDue to frequent rabies cases among animals, a free vaccination campaign will be held on February 1 in the Riazan district, as announced by the Riazan District Veterinary Station.
Record Number of Whooper Swans Winter in Altai KraiRecord Number of Whooper Swans Winter in Altai Krai
Record Number of Whooper Swans Winter in Altai KraiIn Altai Krai, a record 1,892 whooper swans have been counted this winter, with ornithologists observing other bird species in the region.
Waxwings Feast on Rowan Berries in Nizhny NovgorodWaxwings Feast on Rowan Berries in Nizhny Novgorod
Waxwings Feast on Rowan Berries in Nizhny NovgorodBright waxwings held a lively feast on rowan clusters in the city center, despite the frosty weather.
Waxwings Winter Feast on Rowan in Nizhny NovgorodWaxwings Winter Feast on Rowan in Nizhny Novgorod
Waxwings Winter Feast on Rowan in Nizhny NovgorodA flock of waxwings gathered on juicy rowan clusters in central Nizhny Novgorod, creating a vibrant winter scene captured by a photographer.