One species in need is the Amur leopard. There are only less then 100 adult Amur leopards in the wild.  Similar to other leopards, the Amur leopard can run at speeds of up to 37 miles per hour. This incredible animal has been reported to leap more than 19 feet horizontally and up to 10 feet vertically. The Amur leopard has been classified as critically endangered since 1996. With such a small population left, the loss each Amur leopard puts the species at greater risk of extinction. This species is found in southeast Russia as well as northeast China. Between 1970-1983, the Amur leopard lost 80% of its former territory. Indiscriminate logging, forest fires and land conversion for farming are the main causes. Amur leopards are prized for their beautiful fur. The illegal trade in Amur leopard parts is a problem for these animals. Amur leopards are at the top of the food chain. Amur leopards eat wild boar, musk deer, fox, squirrel, hedgehog, grouse, pheasant, birds, and sometimes fish. The scientific name is Panthera pardus orientalist. They weigh 70-105 pounds. They live for 10-15 years, and in captivity up to 20 years. The Amur leopard is also known as the Far East leopard, the Manchurian leopard or the Korean leopard.

Thanks in part to a newly established national park along the Russian and Chinese border, however, Amur leopards are clawing their way back. Since the 647,400-acre refuge dubbed Land of the Leopard National Park was created in 2012, the Amur leopard population has jumped to about 80 individuals in 2018, up from only about 30 in the early 2000s. Officials believe that effective law enforcement in the park will help keep the population climbing. So hopefully, even more of these leopards will be spotted soon.

                                            WHAT CAN YOU DO?

You can adopt an Amur leopard and the money goes towards saving Amur leopards from extincting!

   For years, Amur leopards have been hunted for their beautiful fur. Poachers, forest fires and loss of habitat have made Amur leopards population go down in huge numbers, their population is only 84 individuals, but if we work together, anything is possible! Please donate to my page if you want to help make a change.

If you have the kind heart to sign and share,Then help me make a difference!

If you have the time and money you can donate to my personal fundraising page. You don''t need to chip in or donate but still sign to help me make a difference!

You can even sign other petitions!

This is the link to my fundraiser,

http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/Goto/helpsavetheamurleopards 

Thank you for doing what you can.