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| 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 |
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 Bang Tang |
Female, born 25 January 1990, arrived from San Diego Zoo in March 1992. 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 Apr 01 Mar 01 |
 JunJie |
Son of Kandgi and KimLee, born here on 10 May 2007. Handraised, a big spoiled baby! | Photo history at 2007 births |
 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 |
Daughter of Bao and NayLee, born here on 14 June 1996. Mother raised, and so not friendly at all. Paired with Kandgi, parents of LiMing, Yanna, and JunJie. | Photo history at 1996 births |
 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 2006 births |
 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 never become pregnant. | More Photos - 2009, 2005, 2003, 2000, Ran |
 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 - 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, Tao |
 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 2006 births |
