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Chicago Tribune
19 hours ago
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- Chicago Tribune
Brookfield Zoo announces birth of Amur leopard cubs, among the world's rarest big cats
Two Amur leopards, members of an endangered species, were born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago on July 14, the zoo announced Tuesday. Zoo officials say both cubs and Mina, the 8-year-old first-time mother, appear to be healthy and are being kept in a private habitat in the cubs' father, Sasha, was born at Brookfield Zoo in 2020. Mina arrived at the zoo in October 2021. There are believed to be less than 100 Amur leopards in the world, making them among the world's rarest big cats, the zoo said in a news release. 'While the exact number of Amur leopards remaining in the wild is unknown, we do know the species has been in steady decline,' said Mark Wanner, associate vice president of animal care and conservation. 'Each birth represents a critical opportunity to help ensure this extraordinary animal doesn't disappear forever.' Amur leopards, native to the forests of eastern Russia, flourish in cold weather, the zoo said, and Chicago will mimic their natural habitat come winter. Public viewing will be allowed once the animals are strong and ready to explore, the zoo said.
Al Etihad
2 days ago
- Al Etihad
Al Ain Zoo celebrates International Tiger Day to promote biodiversity
29 July 2025 18:51 AL AIN (ALETIHAD)Al Ain Zoo is celebrating International Tiger Day, observed annually on July 29, to highlight its ongoing role in protecting endangered species, and to promote greater public awareness about the importance of conserving part of its educational and engaging programming, the zoo invites visitors to its latest Amur tiger experience, held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at sessions offer a rare opportunity to observe enrichment presentation, and to listen to the animal care team sharing insights into the unique traits and behaviours of the Amur tiger, as well as the urgent global efforts being made to protect this majestic subspecies from can also explore the newly opened Amur Tiger Habitat, which provides a dynamic and immersive environment modelled after the tigers' native to meet the highest standards of animal welfare, the exhibit features a spacious outdoor zone complete with shaded resting areas, cooling platforms, water ponds, and a cave-like shelter to ensure the tigers' comfort and wellbeing. Behind the scenes, advanced enrichment features including a chilled ponds and misting systems, enhance the animals' environment while offering guests a deeper understanding of modern zoological habitat also includes an interactive training area that fosters educational engagement for visitors of all ages. Al Ain Zoo is home to several endangered big cats, including the Amur tiger, Bengal tiger, Arabian leopard, and specialised care, immersive exhibits, and community-driven awareness campaigns, the zoo remains a leading advocate for wildlife protection and environmental line with its commitment to guest comfort during the summer months, Al Ain Zoo continues to roll out seasonal initiatives that enhance the visitor them is a complimentary vehicle service operating throughout the zoo until the end of August 2025, allowing guests to explore the park with can also enjoy year-round experiences such as giraffe feeding, ring-tailed lemur interactions, bird and reptile encounters, and engaging storytelling sessions featuring African and Arabian wildlife, including the sand cat and Amur experience is further enriched with access to the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre and the Al Ain Safari, offering a journey through nature that blends education with adventure. Through its dedication to animal welfare, education, and public engagement, Al Ain Zoo continues to position itself as a cornerstone of conservation efforts in the region, and as a destination where families can learn, connect, and be inspired to care for the natural world. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
First Post
2 days ago
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World Tiger Day: 10 countries that are home to the world's wild tigers
Russia Russia's far East is home to the rare Amur (Siberian) tiger. With around 500 of them, conservation efforts in vast reserves like Zov Tigra have helped stabilise this subspecies.
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2 days ago
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World Tiger Day: 10 wild destinations where you can still see tigers roam free
Sikhote-Alin Biosphere Reserve, Russia This remote and snowy forest is home to the Amur (Siberian) tiger. Spotting one is difficult but unforgettable, offering a chance to see the world's largest tiger in the wild.
BBC News
7 days ago
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- BBC News
Nobody survive afta plane wey carry 48 pipo crash for go down for Russian far east
Russian officials say 48 pipo na im die wen one Angara Airlines plane go down for one thick forest for di far-eastern region of Amur. Di Antonov An-24 plane, wey carry 42 passengers and six crew bin comot for Blagoveshchensk close to di Chinese border and just disappear from di radar screens as e dey approach Tynda airport, officials tok. Russian civil aviation helicopter den see fuselage wey dey burn from di plane on a remote hillside about 16km (10 miles) from Tynda. Amur regional governor Vasily Orlov say five children dey among those on board and e don declare three days of mourning. We dey updates dis tori
