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Rare Amur Leopard Cub Born, Boosting Conservation Efforts
11/9/2025
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- Dartmoor Zoo in Devon announced the birth of a rare Amur leopard cub on September 29, 2025, to Lena and Freddo.
- The cub is one of 15 Amur leopard cubs born in captivity in 2025.
- CEO David Gibson said the birth supports conservation, as 120 Amur leopards remain in the wild.
- Animal manager Madeleine Millin said Lena is adapting well to motherhood.
- Dartmoor Zoo encourages donations to support conservation projects.
