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Cub Naming Contest: Help Name Rare Amur Leopard!
15 Sep
Summary
- Cleveland Zoo's first Amur leopard cub is part of a naming contest.
- Voting is by donation, supporting conservation efforts in Russia.
- The critically endangered species has fewer than 200 leopards remaining.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is engaging the public in a unique naming contest for its first Amur leopard cub, which was born on July 1. This marks a historic moment for the zoo, as it's the first birth of this critically endangered species in its 144-year history.
The three potential names—Boris, Igor, and Nikolai—are regionally traditional. Animal lovers can cast their vote by making a donation, with all proceeds directed to conservation efforts in the southwestern Primorye region of Russia. These initiatives benefit both Amur tigers and Amur leopards.
Voting concludes at midnight on Monday, September 28. The cub, born to parents Marta and Sylas, has grown significantly since birth and is expected to be visible to the public in the coming weeks. With fewer than 200 Amur leopards remaining in the wild, this conservation effort is vital.
