Amur Leopard�and other animals�close to becoming extinct

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Where does Amur leopard live?

• It lives in the forests of the Far East  in southeastern Russia and in northeastern China.

Why is Amur leopard wanted alive?

• Amur leopard is almost an extinct animal. In 2007 only 19–26 wild Amur leopards were estimated to survive.

What other animals are dying out on our planet?

Javan Rhinoceros�Indonesia and Vietnam�Number remaining: fewer than 60

Cross River Gorilla�Nigeria and Cameroon�Number remaining: fewer than 300

Sumatran Tiger�Sumatra, in Indonesia�Number remaining: fewer than 600

Golden-Headed Langur�Vietnam�Number remaining: fewer than 70

Black-Footed Ferret�North American Great Plains�Number remaining: about 1,000

Borneo Pygmy Elephant�Northern Borneo�Number remaining: about 1,500

Giant Panda�China, Burma, Vietnam�Number remaining: fewer than 2,000

Polar Bear�The circumpolar Arctic�Number remaining: fewer than 25,000

Mekong Giant Catfish�Mekong region of Southeast Asia�Number remaining: hundreds

What can we do to save animals from extinction?

• Learn about endangered species in your area
• Visit a national wildlife park or other open space
• Make your home wildlife friendly
• Plant native plants in your yard
• Slow down when driving
• Never buy products made from threatened or endangered species
• Protect places where animals live