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Saint Louis Zoo Celebrates Birth of Rare Leopard Cubs

8/28/2025

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The Saint Louis Zoo welcomed two Amur leopard cubs on August 13, 2025, aiding the critically endangered species with only 100 left in the wild.
The cubs will remain in a private maternity den under the care of the zoo's animal team.
Their initial health check will reveal their sexes and names.
Mother Dot is an experienced parent, having raised previous litters.
This breeding enhances genetic diversity among North American zoos.

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Story summary

The Saint Louis Zoo welcomed two Amur leopard cubs on August 13, 2025, aiding the critically endangered species with only 100 left in the wild.
The cubs will remain in a private maternity den under the care of the zoo's animal team.
Their initial health check will reveal their sexes and names.
Mother Dot is an experienced parent, having raised previous litters.
This breeding enhances genetic diversity among North American zoos.