3) Amur Leopard



 The Amur leopard is a leopard subspecies native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and northern China . It is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List . In 2007 , only 19-26 wild leopards were estimated to survive in southeastern Russia and northeastern China . It was considered as one of the rarest cats on earth.

Q)Why are they critically endangered?

The Amur leopard is threatened by poaching , poaching of prey species , habitat loss and deforestation or exploitation of forests . Due to the small number of reproducing Amur leopards in the wild , the gene pool is so reduced that the population is at risk from inbreeding depression.

You can see this video of a mother Amur leopard and her two cubs.

Amur leopards are critically endangered and it's estimated that less than 60 are left in the wild. Their main threats are poaching and habitat loss.



Q)Why Amur Leopards need to be conserved?

Amur leopards are top predators in their landscape, so they're crucial role for keeping the right balance of species in their area. That also affects the health of the forests and wider environment, which provides local wildlife and people with food, water and other resources.


Q)What can we do to protect Amur Leopards? 
This work includes increasing areas of protected land in both Russia and China, reducing illegal and unsustainable logging practices, and facilitating trade between companies committed to responsible forestry practices.

Q) What are the Challenges faced by them?                                                          

Climate change is causing the suitable habitat for Amur leopards to shrink , due to a change in their forest habitat and a decrease in prey . This is leading to increased competition for food with Amur tigers , which are found in the same area .




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