New Leopard Park in Russia
WWF charity officials are pleased to see the opening of a new national park in Russia that has been set up in an effort to save the world’s rarest cat – the Amur leopard. There are believed to be only 30 left in the wild today, with the majority now living within the new Land of the Leopard National Park in Russia.
The park includes around 60% of the endangered cat’s remaining habitat and extends nearly 650,000 acres across all of the Amur’s breeding areas. Inside, the park will be split into various zones, including –
- Protected areas
- Economic development
- Recreational
- Eco-tourism
The Russian government will be investing up to $16.6 million into the development of the park’s infrastructure, plus another $1.3 million for upkeep.The park will also become home to 10 Amur tigers that are key for population in China, plus a valuable Korean pine forest. A worthwhile venture for all concerned, and a much needed helping hand in the stabilising of the Amur Leopard’s future.
Head of WWF’s species program, Dr. Sybille Klenzendorf, said –
Amur leopards are literally teetering on the brink of extinction. With the establishment of Land of the Leopard National Park, in conjunction with other conservation efforts, we can now start to focus on how to begin bringing them back.
Due to extensive habitat loss and conflict with humans, Amur leopards are critically endangered. The last 40 on the planet are believed to remain in Russia and China in and around this new park. Let’s hope this beautiful creature is now looked after before it’s too late.
Adopt an Amur Leopard with WWF UK
The WWF is a non profit organisation who can only sustain their tireless work in saving the planet and its inhabitants through donations. You can help raise funds through the WWF Adopt an Amur Leopard scheme.
The Recipient of the Charity Gift Gets –
- beautiful cuddly toy and print of your animal
- gift pack including a greeting card, certificate, facts about the species and tips on a ‘greener’ lifestyle
- Wild World magazine delivered 3 times a year plus regular updates on your chosen animal
