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Amur Leopard

The Amur leopard is the only leopard subspecies adapted to a cold climate.

Stable
Threatened
Endangered

Animal Facts

Scientific Name

Panthera pardus orientalis

Range

Russia Far East and Northeast China

Location in the Zoo

Near Okapi and Malayan tiger

Cool Animal Fact

Amur leopards can run at speeds of up to 37 mph and leap more than 19 feet horizontally and up to 10 feet vertically.