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Amur Leopard

Amur Leopard line art illustration (click image to enlarge)

Amur Leopard full color illustration (click image to enlarge)

Artist's notes:

The Amur Leopard was completed on 2.1.2011. I've spent a lot of time drawing the world's large cats. Nearly all of which are endangered or even critically endangered in the wild. At times, while I'm doing the research on the animal, I find it incredible that any still exist in the wild, knowing the areas where these animals are making their last stand. Like the other leopards I've drawn, the Amur Leopard is simply gorgeous and it was a pleasure to render.

Information about the Amur Leopard:

The Amur Leopard - also sometimes called the Manchurian or Far Eastern Leopard - is a large carnivore native to the mountainous forested regions of Korea, Northeast China and Russia. It is thought to be the most endangered large cat in the world, with perhaps as few as 30-35 species in the wild. Generally males grow to be about 100-125 pounds with the females being slightly smaller. While this species is facing the risk of extinction in the wild, there are organizations such as the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance who are working with several agencies to preserve this beautiful felid.