Amur leopard

The proud Amur Leopard stands majestic

(Panthera pardus orientalis), a leopard subspecies

Endemic to the Primorye region

Of southeastern Russia and northern China

Amur is listed as Critically Endangered

On the IUCN Red List, as in 2007,

Only 19–26 wild leopards were estimated to survive

In southeastern Russia and northeastern China

They are considered one of the rarest cats on Earth

Easily differentiated from other leopard subspecies by thick

Pale cream-colored fur in winter, and Rosettes on the flanks

Widely spaced, with thick, unbroken rings and darkened centers

Proud Amur possesses long dense hair, and finely soft fur

The Amur leopards are endangered; they have been hunted for their fur

Also, most unfortunate, their food sources are running out... The feed on

Fish, Rodent, Monkeys, Baboons and Snakes. UGH!

It's winter coat varies from fairly light yellow to dense yellowish-red

With a golden tinge, or rusty-reddish-yellow

In summer, the fur becomes brighter, more vivid in color and pattern

Rather small in body size than other tigers

Males are larger than females

They have high regal shoulders and longer tail

Leopards are quite dangerous animals, even to us humans

They are especially dangerous and aggressive when protecting their cubs

Territory, or their food. Also, be careful of wounded leopards

They tend to be even more aggressive

The only animals who are more dangerous predators than the leopard

Are tigers in Asia and lions in Africa, so the leopard has adapted to be the

Smartest of the cats, a matter of opinion, I may offer

To survive, Leopards are among the most adaptable predators.

If they lose forests, they live in farmlands

If they lose wild prey, they live on livestock

Such beauty to be found in danger in the wild!

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Some info from Wikipedia!