Monday, September 21, 2015
Amur Leopard
This beautifully, spotted animal is critically endangered and despite the efforts to keep these guys from becoming extinct, their numbers are still quite low, estimating there to be only 70 of these guys left in the world. Although, there are safe havens provided for our feline friends, that does not stop those from illegally poaching them and trading their beautiful fur. Another, thing to keep in mind is habitat loss. Understandably, humans, need a lot of space to live, but taking more than is necessary and leaving our wildlife friends with little to nothing is unacceptable. Not only do these guys deal with habitat loss, but along with it they must deal with the loss of prey. How is an animal to survive when they can't find and food and shelter for themselves? This makes them even more vulnerable to the dangers that are around them. Helping to monitor and protect these animals can help to same them from extinction. Amur Leopards reach sexual maturity at 2-3 years of age and will continue to reproduce for 10-15 years. When they breed, they can give birth up to four cubs. With this, their population could be raised higher if we continue to watch out for these animals, leave their habitat alone, and to breed in peace. With the numbers so low for these animals, if we don't do something quick, these animals will be extinct before you know it! Help save them and many other animals who face the same problems!
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