Save Species: Amur, Manchurian, And Siberian Leopard.
Amur leopard reintroduction is something that has been in planning stages for some years now. The Amur leopard is the first ever big-cat carnivore, to be reintroduced to the wild using animals from the captive breeding programme. But why is it necessary for these big cats, whose population is already rebounding in the wild?
The main difference is the Amur subspecies is somewhat stockier than other leopard subspecies, with a somewhat heavier coat of fur, due to the cold winters where it resides.
The Critically Endangered Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is probably the only large cat for which a reintroduction programme using zoo stock is considered a necessary conservation action.There are currently estimated to be between 50-70 left in the wild, in a small pocket of Russia between Vladivostok and the Sino-Russian border.
The Amur leopard is a nocturnal creature that lives alone, when not raising cubs. The Amur leopard differs from other subspecies of leopard by its large body size, thick coat and large, widely spaced, thick-rimmed black rosettes.
An added bonus is that any efforts made to improve hunting and habitats for the Amur Leopard directly affect the preservation of the Amur Tiger, so two endangered animals are helped in one fell swoop! When it comes to finding a charity to support in aid of Amur Leopards there are plenty to choose from. WWF are one of the bigger charities.
The Amur leopard is one of the world's most endangered species, with only about 60 individuals remaining today. Living in the cold forests of Russia and China, this species has unique adaptations.
About Amur leopards. The main difference between the Amur leopard and other leopard subspecies is the longer hair of its coat, which helps it deal with the extreme conditions of the environment where it lives. It also has light blue-green eyes. Its summer coat is 2.5 cm long and is a more reddish-yellow-golden color. In winter, it reaches 7 cm and lightens to a pale cream tone. Its fur has.