Amur Leopard Basic Facts

The Amur Leopard is a mammal that lives in Southeastern Russia and Northeastern China. Their scientific name is Panthera Pardus Orientalis. This species of Leopard is going extinct with only 60 still alive. They're also known as the Far Eastern Leopard. They are about 107- 136 cm (42- 54 in) long and weighs about 25- 48 kg (55- 106 lb). Their fur colour is yellow and white with black spots. They are becoming extinct from forest fires, industries being built, and new roads running through their habitat. Amur Leopard go to zoo's like the Audubon Zoo, Colchester Zoo, Minnesota Zoo, and Tallinn Zoo to live longer. In captivity, they can live up to 21 years.