Odd peacock dances at Omsk zoo mating seasonAt the Omsk Ecological Center, peacocks have begun their mating season, with males displaying strange dances and spreading their luxurious tails to charm females.
Mini-pig Rosochka finds home after shelters and RublevkaThe owners of a mini-pig named Rosa, rescued from a shelter, share how the 45-kilogram (99 lb) animal is clever but mischievous, and how she found a permanent home after living on Moscow's affluent Rublevka.
Woman dies after cat bite in Tyumen RegionA woman has died in the Tyumen Region after being bitten by a cat that contracted rabies from another animal in the forest. The incident occurred in December 2025.
Hare Escapes Sable in Wildlife Reserve VideoA hare fleeing from a sable was filmed in the Dzhelinsky reserve in Zabaikalsky Krai, with a reserve inspector witnessing the chase and inadvertently saving the animal.
Red-listed black grouse reappears in Saratov reservePopulations of game animals and rare species are growing in the Tsentralny wildlife reserve, with the red-listed black grouse making a significant comeback after years of absence.
Volgograd horse club owner complains of police silence over acid attacksThe owner of a horse club in Volzhsk claims that the police are not informing her about the progress of the investigation into the acid poisoning of horses. According to her, the perpetrator has been terrorizing the club since April.
Woman dies from rabies after cat biteIn December 2025, a resident of the Berdyuzhsky district in Tyumen region died from rabies. She did not seek medical help after being bitten by a cat that had contact with a sick animal.
Ryazan Poachers Charged After Killing Roe DeerDuring a raid, officials from the Ryazan Region Ministry of Natural Resources discovered the illegal killing of a roe deer, leading to the detention of poachers.
Kurgan authorities issue statement on stray dog attacksAuthorities in Kurgan have issued a warning to dog owners following an attack by stray dogs on a first-grader, reminding them of their responsibility to control their pets.
Chita Zoo and Amodovo to Raise Ticket PricesTicket prices at Chita Zoo and the Amodovo breeding center will increase from 1 February 2026, the first hike in five years, due to rising costs of animal feed and veterinary medicine.
