Amur Leopard Habitat - Where do Amur Leopards Live

Encountering the World's Rarest Big Cat | Amur Leopard | Britannica

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 one of the world’s most endangered big cats and for this reason it is listed as Critically Endangered by the I

Wildlife expert explains efforts to save the Amur leopards

Amur leopards like our beautiful Mischa here are unfortunately critically endangered. There are only around 80 left in the wild, and 200 left in human care. Amur leopards became so at risk due to poaching for their beautiful fur, as well as habitat loss and prey depletion. It is more important now than ever to contribute to conservation efforts for the Amur leopard! To learn about this species and their conservation as well as many other cat species, book your tour today by visiting our website