At roughly four months old, these leopard cubs have a good chance of surviving—and helping fill the ranks of the critically endangered big cats. | National Geographic

Meet the Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis), the rarest big cat in the world! It is a leopard subspecies native to the Primorye region of southeastern Russia and northern China. Named after the Amur River, a body of water that runs along the border of both countries, these cats are well adapted to this harsh environment. Their soft, dense fur keeps them warm in the bitter cold, and their large paws work like snowshoes to let them walk on snow without sinking. Sadly it is estimated that on

China's conservation efforts may help the elusive Amur leopard to survive, after being on the brink of extinction. #DestinationWild | National Geographic Animals