Amur Leopard Stories
Amur Leopard—World's Rarest Cat—Doubles in Population
In an amazing tale of recovery, Amur leopard populations have more than doubled in just seven years. New census data reveals Amur leopards in Russia’s Land of the Leopard National Park now number at least 57 cats (up from just 30 cats in 2007). And an additional 8-12 leopards were counted in adjacent areas of China.
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WWF sets its sights on returning returning Persian leopards to Russia
WWF Magazine: Winter 2016WWF's groundbreaking program to reintroduce Persian leopards to the Caucasus, where the cats were once abundant.
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How fast are Amur leopards? And 9 other Amur leopard facts
Amur leopards can run at speeds of up to 37 miles per hour. Learn more about Amur leopards and the work WWF is doing to protect them.
