Latest Animals News from Russia

Stray Dogs Attack Man in Volgograd MicrodistrictWild and aggressive stray dogs are terrorizing an entire microdistrict in Volgograd after a pack attacked a passerby.

Mar 5, 2026

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Rescued Moose Dies After Transport to Rehabilitation CenterA moose named October, rescued from icy water, did not survive after being moved to a rehabilitation center. The cause was severe injuries sustained earlier.

Mar 3, 2026

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Rescued Elk Succumbs After Rehab Transport in YaroslavlDespite the efforts of concerned citizens and specialists, the animal could not be saved.

Mar 3, 2026

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Rare winter sparrowhawk spotted in Novosibirsk eating preyA bird of prey rarely seen in Siberia during winter has been captured on video in Novosibirsk, where a local resident filmed it consuming its catch.

Mar 3, 2026

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Rabies quarantine imposed in Bashkir village near BaymakAuthorities in Bashkortostan have imposed a rabies quarantine in the village of Yangazino near Baymak, following an order from the republic's head Radii Khabirov.

Mar 2, 2026

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Saiga antelopes found in Southern Urals after decadesTwo saiga antelopes were found in the Southern Urals, where they haven't been seen for several decades.

Mar 2, 2026

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Rare antelopes spotted in Chelyabinsk Region (video)In the Chelyabinsk Region, rare saiga antelopes have been seen, an event not common in the Southern Urals area.

Mar 2, 2026

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Young Amur tigers play on Primorye road caught on videoA driver captured video of young Amur tigers playing on a highway in Primorye, between the towns of Zarubino and Slavyanka.

Mar 2, 2026

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Police save injured owl now at Irkutsk Zoo GalleryPolice in the Irkutsk region found an exhausted owl on a country highway. The bird is now receiving care for severe exhaustion, traumatic brain injury, and stress at the Irkutsk Zoo Gallery.

Mar 2, 2026

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Buzuluk Forest feeds animals by scattering food on snowInspectors observed that wildlife is more eager to eat when feed is spread directly on the snow rather than in wooden feeders.

Mar 2, 2026

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Rabies quarantine imposed near Inskaya poultry farm and Kuzbass homeActing governor Andrey Panov has signed decrees imposing rabies quarantines in two villages, but the types of animals affected have not been disclosed.

Mar 2, 2026

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How Capybaras Are Trained: Meet Active Spark, Calm Caramel, and Phlegmatic PeachAt the Moscow Aquarium, trainers work with capybaras to uncover their dietary preferences, intelligence, and the surprising texture of their fur.

Mar 1, 2026

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How to Protect Pets from Sale for Owner Debts in RussiaPurebred pets are at special risk, as experts warn they can be seized and sold to pay off debts.

Mar 1, 2026

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Manuls Fluff into Balls While Waiting for Dinner in FrostTwo manuls at Novosibirsk Zoo puffed up into fluffy balls in the cold as they awaited their evening meal. The cute video was filmed by a regular visitor, Anna Novikova.

Mar 1, 2026

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Irkutsk Family Keeps Pigeons for Three GenerationsNikolai Novikov from Irkutsk has been raising pigeons since he was six and even became a taxi driver to accommodate their training schedule.

Mar 1, 2026

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Samara's Four-Legged Student to Receive Award — VideoAnd he has paws!

Feb 28, 2026

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Prosecutors find Plavsk administration guilty in stray dog attacksAn inspection has found that local officials failed to properly oversee a contract for capturing stray dogs, which has led to multiple attacks on people in the district.

Feb 28, 2026

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Dead saiga found in apartment building yard in VolzhskyResidents of Volzhsky found the carcass of a red-listed animal. Biologists believe it is a male that wandered into the city from the steppes.

Feb 28, 2026

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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.

Feb 28, 2026

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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.

Feb 28, 2026

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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.

Feb 27, 2026

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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.

Feb 27, 2026

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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.

Feb 27, 2026

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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.

Feb 27, 2026

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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.

Feb 25, 2026

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