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The Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a wild feline predator native to the Russian Far East, and also the mountainous areas of the taiga as well as other temperate forests. It is one of the rarest felids in the world with an estimated 35 to 45 individuals remaining in the wild.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has deemed the Amur leopard critically endangered, meaning that it is considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Of the eight subspecies, the Amur, or Far Eastern leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) shows the strongest divergence in coat pattern. The coat is yellowish (especially in winter) and has widely spaced rosettes with thick, black rings and darkened centers. The length of the coat varies between 2.5 cm (1 in) in summer and 7.5 cm (3 in) in winter. They have light, blue-green eyes.
I only got a few quick shots of this beautiful Leopard then a bad rain storm blew in but I plan on focusing on this guy more on my next visit there. He was gorgeous~
July 09’
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Stunning … what a magnificent image …. (and subject!!)
Thanks Chijude.. I wish I had alot more of him.. The storm was so bad and I ended up running for cover, keep my camera dry. then when I went back later I couldnt see him anywhere.. Hopefully next time~ :)
– LjMaxx
This is stunning LJ, beautiful image!!
Thanks so much Marvin… I will get him in full view next time for sure.. :)
– LjMaxx
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW
Hi Al.. I am liking that WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW-ing of yours.. lol.. :)
– LjMaxx
With animals grab a picture while you may. In my experience the time may never come again and you will curse the day you stopped too soon. I wish I had taken it.
If the rain was not so intense that day I would have continued but did not wish to hurt my gear. This Leopard was a stunner.. When I go back I will spend a day with him till I get the shot I really want…lol. I did get about a doz close ups but want all of him.. Gorgeous animal & Thank you so much for taking the time to ck him out & comment here..~:)
– LjMaxx
What a great image, LJ…Was this looking through the bars?…Lynn
Hi Lynn.. He was sitting right along the fenceing looking at me too.. I could get my camera in between the openings ok.. It was that darn storm that came outa no where that messed me up.. Next time though.. Hope u r doing well & good.. A;ways a pleasure to see your comments.. Thanks Lynn~ :)
– LjMaxx
Outsanding
Instant fav!
Thanks so much Carol.. Twice~ :)
– LjMaxx
Gorgeous cat, Lj!! well done.
Hello Wendi! (big smile) Hope u r having a great weekend.. Thanks so much here.. ~:)
– LjMaxx
Fantastic, really beautiful LJ
T. Y. Mark~ :)
– LjMaxx
Wow, LJ this is fantastic. What a beautiful Leopard. Awesome capture!
A superb capture . x