Their quiet strength and elusive, independent nature resonate with me. There’s something deeply captivating about their graceful movements and ability to thrive in the wild on their own terms and have adapted to urban.

Leopards have lost 75% of their historic range, with several subspecies facing extinction due to habitat loss, poaching, and human conflict.

African Leopard – Vulnerable, ~700,000 left, but declining fast.

Amur Leopard – Critically Endangered, <250 left, down 80% in a century.

Persian Leopard – Endangered, <1,000 left, habitat loss and poaching.

Sri Lankan Leopard – Endangered, <800 left, forests disappearing.

Javan Leopard – Critically Endangered, <250 left, facing rapid deforestation.

Indian Leopard – Vulnerable, 12,000–14,000 left, human conflict rising.

Arabian Leopard – Critically Endangered, <200 left, hunted to near extinction.