Amur Leopard

The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a leopard subspecies native to the southwestern Primorye region of Russia, and is classified as Critically Endangered since 1996 by IUCN. Only 14–20 adults and 5–6 cubs were counted in a census in 2007. The Amur leopard is also known as the Far Eastern leopard, Korean leopard, and Manchurian leopard. Amur leopards differ from other subspecies by a thick coat. They show the strongest and most consis... More

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  • Panthera pardus orientalis

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