Amur Leopard

by Cecilia A Heiskary

Amur leopards are on the critically endangered list

They are on the verge of where they won't exist

Less than eighty-four are still around

That number sounds so profound

Their habitats are being destroyed

There is nothing they can do to avoid

Man is destroying their home

They are forced to roam

Poachers are having their way

These beautiful animals have no say

They are the world's rarest big cat

For that reason we should protect that

It would be a shame if they fade out

We need to save them, there's no doubt

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Recognized

Probability of extinction is 50% in ten years. Estimated 84 individuals still alive. They are considered critically endangered.

This cat can leap up to 19 ft horizontally and 10 ft vertically. They run at speeds up to 37 mph.

They are smart and carry their kills and hide it so other predators can't get it.

Mostly solitary, but some males stay with the female after mating to raise the young.

Habitats are temperate, broadleaf, and mixed forest

Threats: Habitat destruction for logging, agriculture, and development. Poachers and human interaction.

Live in the Russian Far East temperate forest

Known also as, Far East Leopard, Manchurian Leopard, and the Korean Leopard

They are the rarest big cat in the world

Their coats are like fingerprints no two are alike

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