Entity: AMUR-LEOPARD
The Amur leopard, also known as the Siberian leopard, Far Eastern leopard, and Korean leopard, is a highly endangered leopard subspecies native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and Jilin Province of northeast China. It is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, with only a small population remaining in the wild.
AMUR LEOPARD
Etymology
The Amur leopard is also known as the Siberian leopard, Far Eastern leopard, and Korean leopard.
Definition
The Amur leopard is a highly endangered leopard subspecies native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and Jilin Province of northeast China, classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
Historical Context
In 1857, Hermann Schlegel described a leopard skin from Korea under the scientific name Felis orientalis.
Cultural Significance
Leopards have been featured in art, mythology, and folklore of many countries. In Greek mythology, it was a symbol of the god Dionysus.
Related Concepts
Leopard
See Also
A highly endangered leopard subspecies native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and Jilin Province of northeast China, classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.