Persian Leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor)

[Jubatus]

The Iran Leopard

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Iran is without a doubt the Persian Leopards stronghold. With an estimated population of 550-850 individuals (out of potentially 871-1290 Persian Leopards), But this is just an estimated amount based on sightings from rangers, hunters and the people who live in Leopard territory. They live spread across 50 % of Irans landmass, which accounts to 885 300 km2. The absolute best place for leopards in Iran is Golestan National Park, which alone has 30-45 leopards. Leopards have little to fear, except from humans, who unfortunatly poach, and kill Leopards to protect their livestock. 

The biggest individual ever found was found in Golestan, and weighed 86 kgs.

Golestan (Total Length: 213 cm, Weight: 86 kgs, Tail Length: 73 cm)

Here are som pictures of Iran Leopards

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