The Amur leopard cub, born on July 1 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, still has no name. This cub, born this summer, is recognized as the first cub of its kind in the 144-year history of this zoo and belongs to one of the rarest and most critically endangered species, with fewer than 200 Amur leopards remaining in the wild.
Naming Contest for the Leopard Cub
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has launched a contest to name this leopard cub. This contest allows the public to participate in the process by voting for their favorite name. The naming options are traditionally designed to reflect the habitat of this species. Those wishing to participate in the contest can vote for the naming of this leopard cub by making a donation.
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Support for Environmental Conservation Programs
The donations collected in this campaign will be allocated to environmental conservation programs in the natural habitat of this species in the Primorye region of Russia. These programs include actions that benefit both the Amur leopard and the Amur tiger. Voting will continue until midnight on Monday, September 28.
The Amur leopard cub belongs to its 5-year-old mother, Martha, and its 4-year-old father, Silas. Currently, Martha and her cub are forming a close bond and are under the care of the zoo's animal care team. The cub has grown from a weight of one pound at birth to over eight pounds and is active and mobile. The cub is expected to be on public display in the coming weeks. Additionally, Silas, as a new father, is currently on public display in the Asian Highlands section of the zoo.
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