The Amur leopard is one of the world's most endangered cats, with fewer than 100 in the wild. Captive breeding programmes are critical for species survival.
Amur leopards in captive breeding programmes must have their welfare needs met to be effective conservation ambassadors. Appropriate cold climate facilities, sufficient space, and behavioural enrichment support both welfare and the reproduction needed for population management. The small wild population makes each captive individual's welfare and reproductive success critically important.