| Amur Leopard Panthera pardus orientalis |
Size: females 25-43 kg (55-95 lbs) males 32-60 kg (70-132 lbs).
Habitat: Usually found in montane forests.
Primary prey: Deer, large rodents.
Conservation Status: Endangered.
Principal threats: Illegal hunting; lack of wild prey.
Distribution: Although formerly found in parts of Korea, eastern Russia, and northeastern China, Amur leopards are now nearly extinct in the wild, with the Russian and Chinese populations estimated to consist of less than 35 adults in 1994.
Notable Features: Amur leopards are the northernmost subspecies of leopard. They have a distinctive coat that is cream-colored and covered with large, widely spaced rosettes with tawny centers surrounded by thick black rings.
| Amur Leopard |
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