Meet the newest leopard cub named at Novosibirsk Zoo

Siberian leopard cub named after famous ballet

Novosibirsk Zoo welcomed a new adorable female Amur leopard cub recently. The zoo held a contest where people could suggest names for the cub and Novosibirsk residents voted for the name "Giselle". In 2022, the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre marks its 75th anniversary. The name is a reference to the famous ballet "Giselle".

The cub was born in April to parents, Leo and Milana. After spending her first few months bonding with her mother, Giselle is now on display at the zoo.

The Amur leopard is one of the most endangered big cats in the world

The Amur leopard is native to the Russian Far East and China. It is estimated that there are only around 84 adult and subadult Amur leopards left in the wild. The main threats to the Amur leopard are poaching and habitat loss.

Novosibirsk Zoo is working to protect the Amur leopard. The zoo is a member of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) for the Amur leopard. The EEP is a cooperative breeding program that aims to maintain a healthy and genetically diverse population of Amur leopards in captivity.

The birth of Giselle is a significant event for the conservation of the Amur leopard

The birth of Giselle is a significant event for the conservation of the Amur leopard. It is a sign that the EEP is working and that the Amur leopard population is growing. Giselle is a healthy and playful cub, and she is a symbol of hope for the future of the Amur leopard.