The Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a wild feline predator native to the Russian Far East. It is one of the rarest felines in the world with an estimated 30 to 35 individuals remaining in the wild. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has deemed the Amur leopard critically endangered, meaning that it is considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Snow Leopard, leopards, pair, two, Panthera, uncia, Uncia uncia, the Ounce, Endangered species
Description
Pair of Snow Leopards, The Snow Leopard Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia sometimes known as the Ounce is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of central and southern Asia Endangered species
An adult Amur leopard snarls at a troublesome young cub to bring it in check. The adult is standing on a fallen tree while the young cub ponders what to do next..
Leopard Panthera pardus Leopards are supreme ambush hunters stalk prey eat insects to zebras antelopes smaller strong tree climbers gazelles impala springbok agile hoist kills into tree solitary gestation three months three cubs safari Africa Kenya Tanzania spotted yellow black distinctive tail GEEWIL
Leopard Panthera pardus Leopards are supreme ambush hunters stalk prey eat insects to zebras antelopes smaller strong tree climbers gazelles impala springbok agile hoist kills into tree solitary gestation three months three cubs safari Africa Kenya Tanzania spotted yellow black distinctive tail highly agile hoists kills into trees losing them to lions and hyenas GEEWIL; rob weaver;
