3M views · 11K reactions | At roughly four months old, these leopard cubs have a good chance of surviving—and helping fill the ranks of the critically endangered big cats. | National Geographic | Facebook

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Amur leopard cubs at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago were captured pouncing around their behind-the-scenes habitat alongside mom Mina. The cubs recently had their first wellness exam, and the zoo hopes they can make their debut "in the coming months." https://abcnews.visitlink.me/CYUjDV | ABC News

😻 The Amur Leopard • The Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is a critically endangered big cat adapted to the cold, temperate forests of the Russian Far East and Northeast China, known for its thick, pale coat and solitary nature. As the world’s rarest big cat, it faces threats from poaching, habitat loss, and inbreeding, with conservation efforts focused on anti-poaching, habitat preservation, and captive breeding programs. They are powerful predators that hunt deer, badgers, and hares,