Rarest Big Cat Caught in Camera Trap

National Geographic reports that eight critically endangered Amur leopards (including the animal above) have been photographed by a camera trap in far southeastern Russia.

Fewer than 40 Amurs—also called Far Eastern leopards—still prowl the temperate forests of Russia's Far East and parts of China, making the Amur the world's rarest big cat.

Isn't this critter beautiful? What a shame that there are so few left. Hopefully conservation efforts will be successful.

Check out this YouTube video of this beautiful cat!