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‘Russian Spy’ Whale Was Shot Dead, Animal Rights Groups Say

Nicknamed "Hvaldimir," the celebrity beluga whale was found dead on Norway's southwestern coast on Saturday.

'Russian Spy' Whale Found Dead in Norway

In 2019, Norwegian marine biologists discovered a harness on the animal with a mount suited for an action camera and the words "Equipment St. Petersburg"...

Russian Court Bans Euthanasia of Stray Animals Unless They Threaten Humans

President Vladimir Putin signed a law last year giving regional governments the authority to establish their own rules for handling stray animals.

Russian Region Deploys Cats to Ward Off Rats on the Frontlines in Ukraine

“Cats saved the Hermitage during the Great Patriotic War [World War II], so I thought why not send them cats?” said a volunteer in Tatarstan.

Humpback Whale Rescued Near Russia’s Murmansk Region

The entangled whale was first spotted in early June, reportedly unable to open his mouth and with wounds on his body.

Ukraine War Disrupts Eagle Migration Patterns – Study

Greater spotted eagles are now flying on average 85 kilometers more during migration seasons in areas impacted by the war.

A Favored Pastime of Russia’s Elites, Trophy Hunting Scourges Country’s Rare Species

Some senior Russian officials and wealthy businessmen appear increasingly keen to target protected animals and areas across the country.

Over 100 Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore on Russia's Black Sea Coast

Many of the animals showed signs of having been caught in fishing nets, including deep scratches, missing fins or tails, as well as torn stomachs.

Kangaroo Killed in Shelling of Russian Zoo

The Belgorod Zoo said that none of its employees were injured in the attack.

Siberia’s Taymyr Reindeer Population Risks Extinction From Overhunting, Study Warns

A three-year ban on hunting might be the most effective measure to prevent the reindeer from disappearing, experts say.

Moscow Library 'Fires' Resident Cat After Visitor Denunciation

More than 150 library visitors have already signed a petition calling for the animal’s return, reports said.

Russia Launches Animal Cruelty Investigation Into Cat's Death

Novaya Gazeta Europe, citing an attorney who represents the cat's owner, reported that no specific person was being investigated over his death.

How a Cat Thrown Off a Train Became a National Scandal in Russia

Twix the cat escaped from his carrier and was thrown into the snow by a conductor. Thousands of Russians demanded justice.

Activists Evacuate Dogs From Russia’s Buryatia Over Euthanization Law

In the republic of Buryatia, stray dogs in shelters may be euthanized if they are not adopted or claimed by their owners within a set period of time.

Deer Take Over Siberia's Omsk Amid Abnormal Winter Weather

Omsk residents have regularly encountered roe deer in recent weeks, sharing videos and photos online of the animals running through snow-covered city streets...

Rare Siberian Tiger Kills Man in Russia’s Far East

The unidentified man was reportedly killed by the tiger after it had snatched his dog and taken it to a nearby forest.

Moscow to Send Hundreds of Fish to Flood-Stricken Crimea Aquarium

The Sevastopol Aquarium was inundated by flooding during a powerful storm on Sunday, which killed an estimated 800 tropical fish at the facility.

Cow-Belle of the Ball: Bovine Beauty Contest Held in Russia's Far East

Who's the fairest of them all?

Bears in Far East Russia Struggle to Hibernate Amid Abnormally High Temperatures

Some animals are wandering around their winter dens in a “half-asleep state,” the Amur region’s Wildlife Conservation Authority said.

Ex-Austrian Minister Who Waltzed With Putin Moves to St. Petersburg With Ponies

Karin Kneissl's ponies were transported with the help of a Russian aircraft sanctioned by the U.S. and Ukraine.

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