Two Amur leopard cubs have been born at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago , marking a vital addition to the population of this critically endangered species. The cubs were born on Monday, July 14, to Mina, an 8-year-old first-time mother, in a significant move towards conserving these rare big cats, the zoo’s announcement states.

The Amur leopard is known as the world's rarest big cat, with fewer than 100 left in the wild, according to the press release. Mark Wanner, the associate vice president of animal care and conservation, said in the announcement, "This birth is a hopeful step for the future of Amur leopards. While the exact number of Amur leopards remaining in the wild is unknown, we do know the species has been in steady decline." These births are part of a broader initiative at Bro

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