The leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) is a small wild cat native to continental South, Southeast, and East Asia. Since 2002 it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red …

Oct 28, 2025 · With fewer than 100 individuals remaining in the wild, the Amur leopard stands on the brink of extinction—one of the rarest big cats on Earth. Their fragile population is under …

The Amur leopard is a nocturnal animal that lives and hunts alone – mainly in the vast forests of Russia and China. During the harsh winter, the hairs of that unique coat can grow up to 7cm long.

Amur leopards are rare and agile cats of the Russian Far East. Learn about their speed, strength, and the behaviors that help them survive in isolation.

Oct 6, 2025 · In the remote mountains of southeastern Russia and northeastern China—where winters are long and brutal and snow blankets the ground for months—lives one of the rarest …

Learn about the critically endangered Amur Leopard, its unique traits, habitat, behavior, conservation efforts, and how you can help protect this rare and elusive big cat.

Aug 8, 2025 · Two Amur leopard cubs were born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Brookfield, Ill., on 14 July 2025, marking a rare and important addition to the species’ global population, which is …

Also known as the Far Eastern leopard, the Amur leopard is a critically endangered big cat that inhabits parts of southeastern Russia (Primorsky Krai) and northeastern China (Jilin and …

Mar 18, 2025 · The Amur leopard inhabits the temperate forests of Russia and China, which have been extensively logged for timber and cleared for agriculture. Human encroachment has …

We've listed our top 10 interesting Amur leopard facts and secrets that you might not know about these rare big cat species.