The Amur leopard is a nocturnal animal that lives and hunts alone – mainly in the vast forests of Russia and China. During the harsh winter, the hairs of that unique coat can grow up to 7cm long. Over ...

The amur leopard is considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild, with a 2007 census counting only 14-20 adults and 5-6 cubs in the south-western Primorye region of Russia.

Before three Amur leopard cubs made their first public appearance on Nov. 7, a video camera was installed in a section of the exhibition space at the city-run Kobe Oji Zoo. But instead of showing ...