The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a leopard subspecies native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and northern China. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, as in 2007, only 19–26 … See more

In 1857, Hermann Schlegel described a leopard skin from Korea under the scientific name Felis orientalis. Since Schlegel's description, several naturalists and curators of natural history museums described zoological specimens of leopards from the … See more

The Amur leopard can easily be differentiated from other leopard subspecies by its thick, pale cream-colored fur, … See more

Like other leopard subspecies, Amur leopards are solitary, unless females have offspring. Records from camera-traps indicate that they are more diurnal (active during the day) than nocturnal, as well as crepuscular (active during dawn and dusk) during both the … See more

The names 'Amurland leopard' and 'Amur leopard' were coined by Pocock in 1930, when he compared leopard specimens in the collection of the Natural History Museum, London. In particular, he referred to a leopard skin from the Amur Bay as 'Amur leopard'. … See more

In the Russian Far East, the Amur leopard currently inhabits an area of about 7,000 km (2,700 sq mi). It is well adapted to the cold climate and heavy See more

The Amur leopard is listed in CITES Appendix I. It is stated to need better protection from illegal trade in skins and bones. See more