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he Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a leopard subspecies native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia, and is classified as Critically Endangered since 1996 by IUCN. Only 14–20 adults and 5–6 cubs were counted in a census in 2007 which leaves with a total of between 19 to 26 amur leopards left.[1]
The Amur leopard is also known as the Far Eastern leopard, Korean leopard, and Manchurian leopard.
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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.
When the herd of impala moved right under the tree, the leopard turned around, sat up and took interest. We thought it might strike, but it did not. Our guide said that it must not have been hungry. The impala had no idea of its presence and were quite lucky that day. Let's hope all these creatures are around for our grandchildren and their granchildren to see.
A striking portrait of a large male leopard with brilliant green eyes staring straight into my lens.