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Kimberly Kay Day is an Author, Poet, Wildlife Advocate and Photographer. Her most recent books (2015) are: "The Secret For Finding Peace" which features those leaders, writers, artists, etc. who have been an advocate for Peace in society from Gandhi to Dalai Lama, from John Lennon to Ronald Reagan. A heart felt tribute to the late English actor and producer of Gandhi - Sir Richard Attenborough is also included. "Nal-a-Tudes" (2015) a book on Nala's Debut in Photos and cat words, the famous Internet cat. A "Society Gone Forever" (a book about the end of Mankind and all species). "Michael In Foreverland," (a book about Michael Jackson who cared about our Planet Earth and all of the Animals as depicted in his The Earth Song Video). Through each of Kimberly's books she has put her whole heart and soul into them as well as in trying to make a difference in the World. I was inspired to write this book because I truly care about the Earth and all of the Animals. We must take ACTION now, before it is TOO LATE! My Mission is to help save our Planet and the Animals from destruction. This site is both an Educational and Wake Up Call site and will open up your eyes to the fate and the state of our Planet Earth and all of the Animals that we share this fragile Planet with" says Kimberly. The Society POEM, "Where Has All Of Nature and the Animals Gone" speaks out loudly for all of the animals who cannot speak for themselves. Be sure to visit all of Society's Tabs that are filled with Articles, News, Wildlife Photos etc. HELP SAVE OUR PLANET EARTH AND ALL OF THE ANIMALS BY SHARING THIS PAGE ON FACEBOOK OR TWITTER!! TOGETHER we can MAKE a DIFFERENCE!! Kimberly's creative work has been recognized by Virginia McKenna, Actress and President of The Born Free Foundation in the UK and Tippi Hedren, Actress and President of The Shambala Preserve. Both have copies of Kimberly's A Society Gone Forever book. Read letter from Tippi Hedren in Society's Letters.
I want to thank each of you personally who visit and share my site with others! Please be sure to visit again from time to time, as I will be updating this site with fresh new information on what is happening in Society today on my Blog Page.
Kimberly Kay Day is an Author, Poet, Wildlife Advocate and Photographer. Her most recent books (2015) are: "The Secret For Finding Peace" which features those leaders, writers, artists, etc. who have been an advocate for Peace in society from Gandhi to Dalai Lama, from John Lennon to Ronald Reagan. A heart felt tribute to the late English actor and producer of Gandhi - Sir Richard Attenborough is also included. "Nal-a-Tudes" (2015) a book on Nala's Debut in Photos and cat words, the famous Internet cat. A "Society Gone Forever" (a book about the end of Mankind and all species). "Michael In Foreverland," (a book about Michael Jackson who cared about our Planet Earth and all of the Animals as depicted in his The Earth Song Video). Through each of Kimberly's books she has put her whole heart and soul into them as well as in trying to make a difference in the World. I was inspired to write this book because I truly care about the Earth and all of the Animals. We must take ACTION now, before it is TOO LATE! My Mission is to help save our Planet and the Animals from destruction. This site is both an Educational and Wake Up Call site and will open up your eyes to the fate and the state of our Planet Earth and all of the Animals that we share this fragile Planet with" says Kimberly. The Society POEM, "Where Has All Of Nature and the Animals Gone" speaks out loudly for all of the animals who cannot speak for themselves. Be sure to visit all of Society's Tabs that are filled with Articles, News, Wildlife Photos etc. HELP SAVE OUR PLANET EARTH AND ALL OF THE ANIMALS BY SHARING THIS PAGE ON FACEBOOK OR TWITTER!! TOGETHER we can MAKE a DIFFERENCE!! Kimberly's creative work has been recognized by Virginia McKenna, Actress and President of The Born Free Foundation in the UK and Tippi Hedren, Actress and President of The Shambala Preserve. Both have copies of Kimberly's A Society Gone Forever book. Read letter from Tippi Hedren in Society's Letters.
I want to thank each of you personally who visit and share my site with others! Please be sure to visit again from time to time, as I will be updating this site with fresh new information on what is happening in Society today on my Blog Page.
Amur Leopards News
With only 30 - 40 remaining in the wild, the Amur leopards are listed in international, federal and regional levels as critically endangered and are in immediate danger of extinction.
In captivity, the situation is also very serious, as interbreeding with animals of unknown heritage has affected a large percentage of the captive breeding pool. Because of this, of the 150 remaining in captivity only 12 are purebreds.
As the Russian Far East struggles to survive in Moscow's shadow, the Amur leopard is disappearing in the shadow of the Siberian (Amur) tiger.
Millions of dollars have been raised to save the Siberian tiger by conservationists and wildlife management specialists with good results, when efforts began there were 150 Siberian tigers, today there are an estimated 400.
Although the leopard and tiger have overlapping ranges, there has been very little research done to protect the Amur leopard and it has virtually been ignored.
There is still hope to save the Amur leopard. We can take similar steps made to save the Siberian tiger; most importantly we need to make people aware of The Amur leopards situation and their extreme danger of extinction.
In May 2001, Renee Colette along with 65 specialists from 8 countries met in Russia for the first time to discuss the conservation of the Amur leopard. The latest results estimated there were 25-40 Amur leopards in the Russian Far East, 4-7 in northeast China (Jilin Province), with reproduction apparently at a very low level, and genetic diversity severely impoverished, they all agreed that this subspecies must be considered one of the worlds most endangered of all the large cats.
During this weeklong conference these specialists discussed the future of the Amur leopard and what needed to be done to save it. They reviewed each others notes and research about its available habitat, reintroduction, genetic impoverishment, captive population, International cooperation, management of prey species protection from poaching, hunting and trapping and devised a plan that they believe will save the Amur leopard. Fundraising efforts are now underway to raise funds, which will implement these plans and hopefully save the Amur leopard from extinction.
Many specialists consider the Amur leopard to be the most beautiful of all the leopard species, with its long winter coat the Amur leopard is well adapted to the harsh climate of the Amur-Ussuri region. The hairs of its summer coat are 2.5 cm long, in the winter they grow to 7 cm long. In some ways, it is reminiscent of the Snow leopard. Apart from its long winter coat the Amur leopard is easily told apart from other leopard subspecies by it large rosettes and vibrant color. Its prey animals are mainly hares, roe and sika deer, badgers and raccoon dogs.
Major causes of the Amur leopards decline have been due to
In captivity, the situation is also very serious, as interbreeding with animals of unknown heritage has affected a large percentage of the captive breeding pool. Because of this, of the 150 remaining in captivity only 12 are purebreds.
As the Russian Far East struggles to survive in Moscow's shadow, the Amur leopard is disappearing in the shadow of the Siberian (Amur) tiger.
Millions of dollars have been raised to save the Siberian tiger by conservationists and wildlife management specialists with good results, when efforts began there were 150 Siberian tigers, today there are an estimated 400.
Although the leopard and tiger have overlapping ranges, there has been very little research done to protect the Amur leopard and it has virtually been ignored.
There is still hope to save the Amur leopard. We can take similar steps made to save the Siberian tiger; most importantly we need to make people aware of The Amur leopards situation and their extreme danger of extinction.
In May 2001, Renee Colette along with 65 specialists from 8 countries met in Russia for the first time to discuss the conservation of the Amur leopard. The latest results estimated there were 25-40 Amur leopards in the Russian Far East, 4-7 in northeast China (Jilin Province), with reproduction apparently at a very low level, and genetic diversity severely impoverished, they all agreed that this subspecies must be considered one of the worlds most endangered of all the large cats.
During this weeklong conference these specialists discussed the future of the Amur leopard and what needed to be done to save it. They reviewed each others notes and research about its available habitat, reintroduction, genetic impoverishment, captive population, International cooperation, management of prey species protection from poaching, hunting and trapping and devised a plan that they believe will save the Amur leopard. Fundraising efforts are now underway to raise funds, which will implement these plans and hopefully save the Amur leopard from extinction.
Many specialists consider the Amur leopard to be the most beautiful of all the leopard species, with its long winter coat the Amur leopard is well adapted to the harsh climate of the Amur-Ussuri region. The hairs of its summer coat are 2.5 cm long, in the winter they grow to 7 cm long. In some ways, it is reminiscent of the Snow leopard. Apart from its long winter coat the Amur leopard is easily told apart from other leopard subspecies by it large rosettes and vibrant color. Its prey animals are mainly hares, roe and sika deer, badgers and raccoon dogs.
Major causes of the Amur leopards decline have been due to
- Habitat destruction caused by wildfires which burn unattended and out of control.
- Intensive logging and clear cutting.
- Elimination of its prey, hunting both legal and illegal (poaching) have all played a role in reducing the leopards to a fragment of its former habitat.
- The Amur leopard is also being poached for its beautiful coat and for its bones.
We cannot let this beautiful cat disappear from the earth...
You can watch these beautiful cats in the Planet Earth DVD series.