15 Popular Animals Around The World That Are Going Extinct

10. The Magnificent Amur Leopard: A Struggle for Survival

Amur Leopard or Panthera pardus orientalis. Photo Credit: Envato @wirestock

The Amur leopard, one of the world's rarest big cats, faces extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, and prey depletion. Found in the forests of Russia and China, these solitary predators are critically endangered, with only a few dozen individuals remaining. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and cross-border cooperation. The Amur leopard's plight underscores the challenges of conserving wide-ranging predators and the need for international collaboration in conservation efforts. Their survival is a critical component of the biodiversity of the Russian Far East.

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