According to the press service of Land of the Leopard, the Far Eastern leopard cub listed in the Red Book who was rescued in the Primorsky Territory last summer has shown further development after shedding its milk teeth, successfully taking down a second deer in its life. The news highlights ongoing progress at the wildlife recovery site and underscores the leopard’s adaptation after a challenging start in captivity.
In July 2022, investigators found the emaciated four‑month‑old cub near the national park border. The animal, bearing minor injuries, was captured and transported to the Tiger Center for the rehabilitation of Amur tigers and other rare species. Officials noted that this marked the first instance of removing a Far Eastern leopard from the wild at such a young age. By December, the cub weighed roughly 17 pounds, reflecting steady growth under dedicated care and monitoring by veterinary and conservation teams.
“The rescued Far Eastern leopard cub Leo 260M has set another hunting milestone at the Rehabilitation Center in Primorye,” stated the press service of Leopard Country. The report emphasized the cub’s increasing hunting competence as part of its eventual return to natural habitats, where it can continue to develop essential survival skills under careful oversight.
The organization noted that the young animal successfully captured a second deer, demonstrating continued natural behavior and adaptive learning within the rehabilitation program. The accomplishment illustrates the potential for future mobility and independent functioning once the leopard is ready for reintroduction considerations, pending strict welfare assessments and habitat suitability analyses.
Earlier footage from Land of the Leopard captured a tiger identified as T64F calling its cubs, a separate moment that highlights the broader dynamics of large cats within the reserve and the careful stewardship required to support their life cycles amid protected landscapes.