One of the most critically endangered animals in the world, the Amur Leopard, is the subject of our latest Cute Corner and this little baby is a real beauty. This species is only found in the Russian Far East and North East China and there are fewer than 40 individuals left in the wild.
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.
To help save the Amur Leopard from extinction you can donate money to the World Wildlife Fund or Alta Conservation
