For the second day of ‘5 Good Days’ I have decided to show my support to an immensely important charity that is very close to my heart. I love animals, and therefore have decided to adopt an Amur Leopard through the charity WWF. This is a nocturnal creature, that lives independently when not raising cubs. This specific species (along with many others) is currently endangered, with only 100 remaining in the wild, and their habitats being destroyed through logging, forest fires and industrial development — which is also affecting the leopards prey. In addition to this, the amur leopard faces the issue of poaching due to its beautiful coat.
About the Amur Leopard
Listed as Critically Endangered
Lifespan: 10 – 15 years in the wild
Adult height: 64 – 78 cm
Weight: 32 – 48 kg (male) 25 – 42 kg (female)
Running Speed: 35 miles per hour
Leaping Length: 19 ft (5.8 m) horizontally
Tail Length: 81 – 89 cm
Cutest Fact: Their long tails become very useful during winter as they wrap them around themselves to keep warm.
(waza.org)
For more information about the animal and the cause, go to the WWF website. Keep an eye on our social media and here on the blog to see what we’re getting up to tomorrow for Day 3 of 5 Days of Good!