Amur leopards live primarily in the temperate forests of the Russian Far East and northeastern China, particularly in the border areas between these two countries. Their habitat consists of mixed Korean pine and deciduous forests, often in mountainous regions with broadleaved and conifer forests at elevations between 600 and 1,200 meters. They avoid open grasslands and heavily populated areas. There is also a possibility that they inhabit parts of North Korea near the border
. These leopards are well adapted to cold climates and heavy snowfall, with dense fur and large paws that help them move on snow. Their range is roughly about 7,000 square kilometers in the Russian Far East, including protected areas like the Land of the Leopard National Park, which spans Russia and China and has helped increase their population in recent years
. In summary, Amur leopards live in:
- Mixed Korean pine and deciduous forests
- Mountainous temperate forests in southeastern Russia (Primorye region)
- Northeastern China, especially near the Amur River basin
- Possibly border areas of North Korea
They avoid open grasslands and areas with heavy human presence
