Amur Leopards

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Amur leopards are one of the rarest big cats in the world. With as many as 35 to 57 Amur leopards left in the wild, they’re labeled under the critically endangered list. Those 35-57 leopards are spread out over 36,000 hectares of land. For these big cats to survive, there needs to be around 100 individuals. Thankfully, the Amur leopard population had boomed from 30 to 57 since 2007. Amur leopards are most often seen in wildlife refuges or in Southeastern Russia. Few Amur Leopards remain in North Korea but none have been spotted so far. The Amur leopard is lithe, powerful, and the embodiment of grace. Their stance is near perfection and they're agility is remarkable. The Amur leopards long legs and fur allows it to prowl in deep snow and withstand

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