Amur leopard

Appearance The Amur leopard can easily be differentiated from other leopard subspecies by its thick, pale cream-colored fur, particularly in winter. Rosettes on the flanks are widely spaced, up to 2.5 cm (0.98 in), with thick, unbroken rings and darkened centers. Its fur is fairly soft with long and dense hair. The winter coat varies from fairly light yellow to dense yellowish-red with a golden tinge or rusty-reddish-yellow. In summer, the fur is brighter, with a more vivid coloration pattern. It is rather small in body size, with males larger than females. The North Chinese leopard was first described on the basis of a single tanned skin which was fulvous above, and pale beneath, with large, roundish, oblong black spots on the back and limbs, and small black spots on the head. The spots on the back, shoulders, and sides formed a ring around a central fulvous spot. The black spots on the nape were elongated, and large ones on the chest formed a necklace. The tail was spotted and had four black rings at the tip. Habits and Lifestyle Amur leopards are solitary and only females spend time with their offspring. They are usually active during the day during both the summer and winter seasons. Amur leopards are extremely conservative in their choice of territory. The territory of two individuals overlaps sometimes, but only slightly. Depending on sex, age, and family size, the size of an individual's territory varies from 5,000-30,000 ha (19-116 sq mi). Leopards use the same hun...

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The Far Eastern or Amur leopard ( Panthera pardus orientalis) is one of the world's most endangered cats. It is a solitary, nocturnal leopard with a wild population estimated at over 84 individuals who mostly reside in the Amur River basin of eastern Russia with a few scattered in neighboring China and in a relatively new refuge established in 2012. They are particularly vulnerable to extinction because Amur leopards have the lowest levels of • Scientific Name: Panthera pardus orientalis • Common Names: Amurland leopard, Far Eastern leopard, Manchurian leopard, Korean leopard • Basic Animal Group: Mammal • Size: 25–31 inches at the shoulder, 42–54 inches long • Weight: 70–110 pounds • Lifespan: 10–15 years • Diet: Carnivore • Habitat: Primorye region of southeastern Russia and northern China • Population: More than 80 • Conservation Status: Critically Endangered Description The Amur leopard is a subspecies of Thomas Kitchin & Victoria Hurst​/Getty Images Habitat and Range Amur leopards can survive in temperate forest and mountain regions, keeping mostly to south-facing rocky slopes in winter (where less snow accumulates). Individuals' territories can range from 19 to 120 square miles, depending upon age, sex, and prey density—the latter of which has greatly diminished in recent years, though they are on increase in protected areas. Historically, Amur leopards have been found in eastern China, southeastern Russia, and throughout the Korean Peninsula. The first known documen...

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2. But the Amur Leopard population in the wild seems to be stable and increasing The Amur leopard's range can support many more Amur leopards than it currently does. The largest suitable habitat patch in China could hold more than 70 individuals alone, and the largest patch in Russia could support around 120 Amur leopards. 3. Prison time for poachers Amur leopards are highly protected, in Russia poachers of Amur leopards may be fined up to 1,100,000 rubles and be jailed for 2 years for killing an Amur leopard. Storing, transporting or selling their parts carries a fine of up to 1 million rubles and 2 years in jail. If the crime is committed by an organised group of people, the fine can be as high as 2,000,000 rubles with a jail term of up to 5-7 years for killing an Amur leopard. 10. Cool cubs Amur leopards don’t have a specific breeding season, their gestation period last around 12 weeks and the females give birth to a litter of 2-3 cubs. The cubs are born blind and weigh around just half a kilogram. As they’re so vulnerable when they’re first born the mother keeps her cubs hidden for around 6-8 weeks.

Distribution The Amur Leopard has a range of around 5,000 square kilometres with the main and last viable population being found in a small area of the province of Primorsky Krai in Russia, which is located between Vladivostok and the Chinese border. It is estimated that this population has around 50 to 57 individuals which accounts for most of the remaining population. It is believed that a further 7 to 12 animals remain scattered throughout China. It is believed that animals will cross the borders between Russia, China & North Korea via the Tumen River. Description Amur Leop ards have a thick coat of fur which is covered in spots. Their coats have the strongest patterns throughout all leopard species. The coat’s spots are of a pale, cream colour which is most strong during the winter, while the coat known to have a range from dense yellowish-red with a golden tinge to rusty-reddish-yellow. The coat consists of soft, but dense hair which is around 20-25 millimetres in length in the summer while reaching 70 millimetres in the winter. • Amur Leopards have long limbs which are well adapted to walking through deep snow • Amur Leopards start hunting just before sunset • They spend their days resting and hiding in caves or dense thickets • The species is mostly solitary • Amur Leopards are territorial, and generally are located in a river basin. Their territory ranges from 30 to 130 square kilometres • Are known to use the same routes, rest areas and hunting trails for many yea...

• About us • Zoo Support • Working together • Zoos fundraising gallery • Zoo Members area • Projects • China • Indonesia • Nepal • Russia • Thailand • Historical Projects • News & Views • Get Involved • Donate • Fundraising • Challenge events • Give as you live • Supporter pack • Other ways to donate • Shop • Resources • Gallery • Amur Leopard Photo Gallery • Amur Leopard Facts • Amur Leopard Reintroduction • Amur Tiger Facts • Sumatran Tiger Facts • Latest Research • Palm oil • Donate today The Amur Leopard or Far Eastern Leopard ( Panthera pardus orientalis) is one of the eight subspecies of leopard. It is only found in the Russian Far East and North East China and the latest population census taken in 2017 suggests there are now around 100 individuals. As recently as the 1970s, their population in the wild had dwindled to fewer than 30 individuals, making the Amur leopard is one of the world’s most endangered big cats and for this reason it is listed as Check out our Amur leopard facts below, or download our fast fact cards! If you’re looking for Amur leopard pictures check out Description: The Amur leopard is adapted to the cool climate by having thick fur which grows up to 7.5 cm long in winter. For camouflage in the snow, their coat is paler than other leopard subspecies. The Amur leopard’s rosettes are widely spaced and larger than those seen on other leopards. Weight: Males generally weigh 32-48 kg, but can weigh up to 75 kg. Females are smaller than the males at 2...

People usually think of leopards in the savannas of Africa but in the Russian Far East, a rare subspecies has adapted to life in the temperate forests that make up the northern-most part of the species’ range. Similar to other leopards, the Amur leopard can run at speeds of up to 37 miles per hour. This incredible animal has been reported to leap more than 19 feet horizontally and up to 10 feet vertically. The Amur leopard is solitary. Nimble-footed and strong, it carries and hides unfinished kills so that they are not taken by other predators. It has been reported that some males stay with females after mating, and may even help with rearing the young. Several males sometimes follow and fight over a female. They live for 10-15 years, and in captivity up to 20 years. The Amur leopard is also known as the Far East leopard, the Manchurian leopard or the Korean leopard. There are still large tracts of suitable habitat left across the Amur in Russia and China. In China the prey base is insufficient to sustain large populations of leopards and tigers. Prey populations will recover if measures are taken to limit the poaching of prey species and the forests are managed for logging more sustainably. For the Amur leopard to survive for the long term, it needs to repopulate its former range. But for that to happen, prey populations need to recover first. The Amur leopard is poached largely for its beautiful, spotted fur. In 1999, an undercover investigation team recovered a female a...

2. But the Amur Leopard population in the wild seems to be stable and increasing The Amur leopard's range can support many more Amur leopards than it currently does. The largest suitable habitat patch in China could hold more than 70 individuals alone, and the largest patch in Russia could support around 120 Amur leopards. 3. Prison time for poachers Amur leopards are highly protected, in Russia poachers of Amur leopards may be fined up to 1,100,000 rubles and be jailed for 2 years for killing an Amur leopard. Storing, transporting or selling their parts carries a fine of up to 1 million rubles and 2 years in jail. If the crime is committed by an organised group of people, the fine can be as high as 2,000,000 rubles with a jail term of up to 5-7 years for killing an Amur leopard. 10. Cool cubs Amur leopards don’t have a specific breeding season, their gestation period last around 12 weeks and the females give birth to a litter of 2-3 cubs. The cubs are born blind and weigh around just half a kilogram. As they’re so vulnerable when they’re first born the mother keeps her cubs hidden for around 6-8 weeks.

Distribution The Amur Leopard has a range of around 5,000 square kilometres with the main and last viable population being found in a small area of the province of Primorsky Krai in Russia, which is located between Vladivostok and the Chinese border. It is estimated that this population has around 50 to 57 individuals which accounts for most of the remaining population. It is believed that a further 7 to 12 animals remain scattered throughout China. It is believed that animals will cross the borders between Russia, China & North Korea via the Tumen River. Description Amur Leop ards have a thick coat of fur which is covered in spots. Their coats have the strongest patterns throughout all leopard species. The coat’s spots are of a pale, cream colour which is most strong during the winter, while the coat known to have a range from dense yellowish-red with a golden tinge to rusty-reddish-yellow. The coat consists of soft, but dense hair which is around 20-25 millimetres in length in the summer while reaching 70 millimetres in the winter. • Amur Leopards have long limbs which are well adapted to walking through deep snow • Amur Leopards start hunting just before sunset • They spend their days resting and hiding in caves or dense thickets • The species is mostly solitary • Amur Leopards are territorial, and generally are located in a river basin. Their territory ranges from 30 to 130 square kilometres • Are known to use the same routes, rest areas and hunting trails for many yea...