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Amur Leopard

Amur Leopard

The Amur Leopard is on the critical extinct list. There are only 70 left in the wild today. There are about 200 in captivity....
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The Amur Leopard is on the critical extinct list. There are only 70 left in the wild today. There are about 200 in captivity.
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 1/250 Focal Length 330/1

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Feb, 2016

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What a great capture, and privilege to photograph a species on the edge of extinction. Thank you for sharing.

Great shot!

Awesome photo! I would love to photograph this beautiful animal some day!

What a total joy to see. THANK you for letting people know their status. I have worked with the environment for over 45 years and it breaks my heart how many species ARE going extinct.

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Thank you all for the kind comments. He is truly a beautiful cat and I was so proud to be able to photograph him for others to see

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