Amur leopard
Coverage of Amur leopard in the Nexus archive.
- Rare leopard tranquilized after escaping zoo exhibit
A rare Amur leopard named Irina escaped her enclosure at Greenville Zoo in South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a perimeter setup. Zoo staff tranquilized her and returned her to the den, ensuring the safety of the male leopard and two cubs. Amur leopards are critically endangered with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild.
- Rare leopard tranquilized after escaping zoo exhibit
A leopard named Irina escaped her exhibit at the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina, prompting staff and guest evacuations. Zoo staff tranquilized her and returned her to her enclosure. Irina, a first-time mother of twin cubs, is an Amur leopard, a critically endangered species with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild.
- Rare leopard tranquilized after escaping zoo exhibit
A rare Amur leopard named Irina escaped her enclosure at Greenville Zoo in South Carolina, prompting an evacuation and perimeter setup. Zoo staff tranquilized her and returned her to her den, ensuring the safety of the male leopard and her twin cubs. Amur leopards are critically endangered with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild.