Colchester Zoo breeds two Amur leopard cubs, aiding conservation of a species with only 70 left in the wild.

Colchester Zoo welcomed two Amur leopard cubs, a critically endangered species with only about 70 left in the wild. The cubs were born to mother Esra and father Crispin, who arrived from the Czech Republic and Belgium, respectively. The zoo’s breeding program is vital for the conservation of the species, which faces threats like hunting and use in traditional medicine. Esra is noted for her attentive mothering.

December 02, 2024
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