Facts and Figures

• Only an estimated 35 Amur Leopards remain in the wild, with 300 in captivity
• They live in the mountainous regions of East Russia
• They did also once inhabit areas in Korea and China but are now extinct in those countries
• Their diet consists of deer, roe, badgers and hares
• In the wild Amur Leopards can live up to 15 years old
• Male Amur Leopards typically weigh between 70 and 110 pounds, although they can reach 165 pounds
• Female Amur Leopards are smaller, usually between 55 and 95 pounds
• When reproducing they have an average of two cubs
• Female Amur Leopards are usually pregnant for a period of 12 weeks
• Poaching and deforestation are the two main threats to Amur Leopards
• The Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance (ALTA) has helped to lead conservation efforts
• The Minister of Natural Resources in Russia has pledged to work towards restoring Amur Leopard numbers

How Does Your Money Help?

• Restoring and linking areas of forest and woodland
• Help to establish a programme to increase prey numbers
• Protecting habitat by equipping local fire fighters to deal with forest fires and lobbying for government-protected reserves