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Posted by geri
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Tuesday, 04 November 2008 |
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has signed the decree which will put into effect a long-sought protected area, home to half of all remaining Far-Eastern leopards.
The leopard, also known as the Amur leopard, the only species in the world able to survive long cold periods, is on the brink of extinction with only about thirty surviving members. However, this decree will bring a more concerted protection effort to those already in place.
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Read more... [Putin Signs on Dotted Line for Far-Eastern Leopards]
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