Amur Leopard

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Appearance

Typically more extensive and muscular than other leopards

Appearance

Their thick, soft fur is pale gold with black spots and rosettes

Habitat

Native to southeastern Russia and northeastern China

History

Traced back to the Pleistocene epoch, which spanned from 2.6 million to 11,700 years ago

History

Today, the Amur Leopard is one of the rarest big cats in the world. With less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild

Size

Males weighing up to 90 kg and females weighing up to 40 kg

Ability to adapt to cold climates

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Adaptions

Adaptions

Have longer fur than other leopards, which helps to insulate them from the harsh winters of their native range

Adaptions

Wider paws with extra fur on the pads to help them navigate through snowy terrain

Temperatures routinely dropping below -30 degrees Celsius, this species has evolved a thick fur coat

Adaptions

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