Amur Leopard

Soon to be extinct?

By Hanna and Carmen

The Amur leopard is one of the 7 types of leopard in the world and it is the number one most endangered animal known to man! The Amur leopard is mainly endangered because of poaching. It is estimated that there are only 35 Amur leopards left in the wild, and 9 in captivity. In the wild, Amur leopards live in the forests and mountains in the Russian Far East. The Amur leopard is the only leopard that lives in the cold and snow.

Quick Facts on the Amur Leopard
-The Amur leopard can runs at 37 miles per hour.
-The Amur leopard has been reported to jump 19 feet horizontally and up to 10 feet vertically
-The Amur leopard is solitary.
-The Amur leopards become independent at 18-24 months.

How can we save the Amur leopard?

Some sources say it is too late to save the Amur leopards while others say if we do something right now there is still a chance to save them! YOU can help by donating to WWF, WWF is a organization dedicated to saving animals. To under extinct animals and click adopt an Amur leopard to save one. You can even go to Russia and give speeches on the importance of the Amur leopard to help!