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Amur leopard.

Leopards are mammals. Amur leopards live in the temperate forests of eastern Russia and in the
mountains . Due to habitat loss and poaching, the Amur leopard is critically endangeredonly 30
individuals are thought to exist. The Amur leopard is poached largely for its beautiful, spotted fur.
Human induced fires are a main threat to the survival of the Amur leopard. They live for 10-15 years,
and in captivity up to 20 years. The Amur leopard is important ecologically, economically and
culturally. Leopard is solitary. WWF works with local communities, regional authorities, government
and other non-governmental organizations to save the Amur leopard and ensure the long-term
conservation of the region.

African wild dog.


The wild dog is one of the worlds most endangered mammals. African wild dogs can reach speeds of
more than 44 miles per hour. Major threats to the survival of wild dogs include accidental killings by
humans, viral diseases , habitat loss and competition with larger predators like lions. African wild dogs
feed on animals up to twice their size.They take care of one another, and food is shared with
individuals.Dogs live in forests , grasslands, deserts. The population of african wild dogs is 3.000-5.500.

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