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This snow leopard at the Louisville Zoo had a certain look in his eyes that made me a little bit glad that he was behind the fence. At the same time, I felt a little sorry for him. He really looked like he was free in his mind.
Leopard from the Rainforest Café.
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Exotic Feline Breeding Compound, Feline Conservation Center
www.cathouse-fcc.org/index.html says:
EFBC's Feline Conservation Center, also known as the Cat House, is located in Rosamond, California. Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert zoo/wildlife museum north of Los Angeles are surprised and amazed at the variety of wild cat species found here. We are dedicated to the protection and preservation of the world's endangered felines.
The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis), also known as the Manchurian leopard. It is critically endangered, with maybe less than 30 individuals left in the wild.
Snow Leopards:
Behavior
Snow leopards are mostly nocturnal, doing most of their hunting right before sunrise and at twilight. Snow leopards often stalk prey while remaining close to the ground, utilizing the natural protection of the rocky terrain. Once the cat has its prey in sight, it pounces on the victim and will generally revisit large carcasses over a period of three to four days.
Snow leopards will leave trails of markings to identify their territory and to keep in contact with other familiar leopards. Unlike other large species of cats, the snow leopard generally keeps its distance from humans and often does not attack humans unless provoked.
www.philadelphiazoo.org/zoo/Meet-Our-Animals/Mammals/Carn...
Amur leopards are an endangered type of leopard. I was lucky enough to see this one at a Big Cat Sanctuary