Saving the Leopard From the Endangered Species Act

The loss of the beautiful leopard to extinction is a sad and unparalleled event. This large, stocky cat was one of the most popular cats in the history of the United States. As an agile medium-sized predator with powerful legs and a head larger than its own size, the leopard was a natural choice as the primary prey of the lynx and weathered down to the point of extinction due to habitat loss. This is a great loss to the American spirit, as many Americans have deep bonds with this beautiful and unique animal.

Efforts are now underway to not only save the leopard but to also bring back to life its close cousin the black leopard. While the two cats look remarkably similar they are different in a variety of subtle characteristics including weight, color, size, behavior and habit. A recent successful breeding attempt resulted in producing a black leopard that looks very much like the popular American leopard. While these cats share a lot of similar characteristics, it is still important that conservationists and animal lovers work together to recognize and protect the differences so that they can be recognized and protected. It may take a number of years for this beautiful animal to regain any footing and start to rise again in the wild.

The rapid decline in the population of this rare and beautiful cat has raised many questions about how to preserve the remaining population so that it can continue to exist in the near future. The recent efforts have resulted in breeding efforts that are beginning to produce viable kittens. If the efforts are successful and the kittens are accepted into the litter by the mother, she will be able to raise her young in relative safety and security in an enclosed environment. Conservationists hope that the recent actions taken to safeguard the leopard will be enough to save this beautiful and rare creature and provide individuals around the world with an insight into the true beauty of this amazing animal.