North Chinese leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis)

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These leopards live in northern China, south of the Amur leopards. Listed as Endangered, one step below Critically Endangered. Approximately 2500 remain in the wild in highly fragmented ranges. Only about 100 exist in captivity. We are home to a highly genetically diverse population which will allow us to continue this species for another 2-3 generations, with the recent addition of cats from Germany and France. However, new founder blood (wild-caught) is needed to maintain a genetically sound captive colony. There is a possibility of receiving captured 'problem' animals that would otherwise have been destroyed.. They are large leopards, with darker orange background fur than other leopard subspecies. Their rosettes are large, have much darker enclosed fur, and sometimes even a spot within the rosette - traits common in jaguars, but not seen in other leopard subspecies.

North Chinese Leopards at EFBC/FCC

  • Bang Tang
    		•  bk Female, born 25 January 1990, arrived from San Diego Zoo in March 1992. Sister of Bao (littermates). Also known as BK. Placed with Kandgi for breeding for several years; exhibited a few false pregnancies, going so far as to develop a tummy and enlarged nipples, but has never really been pregnant. She has a problem with her ovaries. More Photos - May 05, Sept 04, Sept 03, Feb 02, Apr 01, Mar 01, Bang Tang, Bang Tang 2
  • Bao
    		•  bao Male, born 25 January 1990, arrived from the San Diego Zoo in March 1992. Brother (littermate) of Bang Tang. Mate to Tai Chi and NayLee. With Tai Chi, father of Tao. With NayLee, father of KimLee. Bao's favorite toy is a log he wrestles with and uses as a pillow.More Photos - May 05, October 04, June 01, Breeding
  • JunJie
    		•  junjie Son of Kandgi and KimLee, born here on 10 May 2007. Being hand-raised.Photo history at births_2007.
  • Kandgi
    		•  kandgi Male, born 29 June 1993, arrived from Magdeberg in East Germany in February 1995. His brother Jama was imported at the same time; he was sent to San Diego Zoo later. Kandgi was placed with Bang Tang for years, and is now with KimLee.More Photos - July 06, Jan 04, Kandgi 01, Kandgi 00, Kandgi
  • KimLee
    		•  kimlee Daughter of Bao and NayLee, born here on 14 June 1996. Mother raised, and so not friendly at all. Paired with Kandgi.Photo history at births_1996.
  • LiMing
    		•  liming Daughter of KimLee and Kandgi, born here on 26 February 2006. Hand raised with sister Yanna, as KimLee had several previous litters not survive.Photo history at births_2006.
  • Ran
    		•  ran Female, born 13 September 1994. Imported from France in October 1995. Placed with Tao as soon as she arrived, they have grown up together. Although they breed regularly, she has not taken yet. Tao doesn't breed her correctly most of the time.More Photos - Apr 05, Sept 03, Oct 00, Ran
  • Tao
    		•  tao Son of Bao and Tai Chi, born here on 29 April 1994. Handraised. Has lived with Ran since she arrived; he breeds her, but his sperm count is very low.More Photos - Feb 07, Aug 06, Jan 04, Tao
  • Yanna
    		•  yanna Daughter of KimLee and Kandgi, born here on 26 February 2006. Hand raised with sister LiMing, as KimLee had several previous litters not survive.Photo history at births_2006.

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