The amur leopard is considered to be facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild, with a 2007 census counting only 14-20 adults and 5-6 cubs in the south-western Primorye region of Russia.

Two rare Amur leopard cubs were born at the park near Kincraig last year. Unlike the snow leopards, these big cats are in a part of the zoo off-limits to the public, and rarely visited by staff.

KEEN photographers have rushed to Colchester Zoo to snap a picture of the venue's adorable new Amur leopard cubs. Following the arrival of two amur leopard cubs last November, many visitors have ...