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Match the following Amur Leopard facts with their descriptions:
Match the following Amur Leopard facts with their descriptions:
Population status = Around 90 individuals left in the wild Habitat location = Russian Far East and northeast China Main threats = Habitat destruction and poaching Conservation efforts = Restoring habitats and monitoring populations
Match the following ecosystems with their locations related to the Amur Leopard:
Match the following ecosystems with their locations related to the Amur Leopard:
Coniferous forests = Sikhote-Alin mountains Broadleaf forests = Ussuri River valley Temperate forests = Primorye region Harsh landscape = Cold winters and hot summers
Match the following conservation actions with their purposes:
Match the following conservation actions with their purposes:
Protect habitat = Preserve forests and mountains Restore habitats = Rehabilitate degraded areas Address human-leopard conflict = Compensate farmers for livestock loss Educate the public = Promote coexistence with leopards
Match the following statements about the Amur Leopard with their implications:
Match the following statements about the Amur Leopard with their implications:
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Match the following types of habitats to their characteristics for the Amur Leopard:
Match the following types of habitats to their characteristics for the Amur Leopard:
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Study Notes
Amur Leopard Conservation
- Species: Panthera pardus orientalis (Amur leopard)
- Population: Only approximately 90 Amur leopards remain in the wild.
- Habitat: Found in temperate forests of the Primorye region, Russian Far East and Northeast China. Includes coniferous forests of the Sikhote-Alin mountains and broadleaf forests of the Ussuri River valley.
- Habitat Threats: Habitat loss and fragmentation (due to human activity) are major threats, along with increased poaching.
- Human-Leopard Conflict: Conflict with humans, particularly farmers, due to livestock predation, is a significant concern.
- Conservation Efforts: Conservation organizations are working to protect habitat, resolve conflicts, and monitor populations. Governments are also taking actions to protect Amur leopards.
- Habitat Protection: Crucial to restoring and preserving natural forests and mountains to provide sufficient habitat.
- Addressing Human-Leopard Conflict: Compensation for farmers whose livestock are lost to leopards and education campaigns to promote coexistence between humans and leopards are essential.
- Hope for Recovery: Despite the serious threats, there is hope for the recovery of the Amur leopard population through ongoing conservation efforts.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the Amur leopard, one of the world's most endangered big cats. Learn about its habitat, the threats it faces, and the conservation efforts in place to protect this species. Discover how human-leopard conflicts affect its survival and what can be done to help them.
