Rare and Charming Photos of A Leopard Couple Playing Love Games in A ‘Land of The Leopard’ National Park

Land of the Leopard National Park is a national park in Primorsky Krai in the Russian Far East, covering an area of 2,799 km2 (1,081 sq mi) west of Razdolnaya River. It was established to protect the Amur leopard which was at the time the world’s rarest cat with an estimated population of 30 individuals.

According to the Park Administration: “Old-timer leopard Valera married a young female!

At the advanced age of 13, a big cat arranged a date – a camera trap captured the meeting of the rarest leopards in the world and the mating process.

Amur leopards, Land of the Leopard National Park, Russian Far East.

There are only 110 of the leopards in the world.

By the beginning of the 21st century the Amur leopard population was on the verge of extinction.

As a result of poaching and fires, the vast habitat of the beast had shrunk to a narrow stripe in the southwest of Primorsky Krai.

By then, a Kedrovaya Pad nature reserve and several breeding grounds existed here, but only expansion of the protected area and integrated management of the existing natural territories could solve the problem of conserving the rare cat.

The Land of the Leopard National Park was founded on April 5, 2012, thanks to the efforts of ecologists and personal attention to the problem of Sergey Ivanov, the former Director of the Executive Office of the President of the Russian Federation.

Its territory in the area of “262 th. ha” has covered the most part of the rare predator’s habitat including the land of Khasansky and Nadezhdinsky Districts of Primorye, the Ussuriysky Urban District, as well as a little part of Vladivostok city.

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I think that these big cats are just great.

I love that they have found companionship, and are enjoying a fine romp in the grass.

They seem to be similar to snow leopards, and appear to be very happy and content in their game preserve.

I, for one, am happy that Russia has set aside land to preserve these big beautiful felines. Just like China did for the Panda Bear, the world is waking up to the need to preserve our habitat and our wild life.

Unfortunately, the opposite is happening in the United States. The American “leadership” cannot find any profit in preserving nature and wildlife.

• Trump Administration Orders the Removal of 30 Species …
• Biden administration considers removing whooping …
• Biden administration mum on returning gray wolves …
• Trump administration ends endangered species protections …
• Trump administration removes gray wolf from endangered …
• Trump rolls back endangered species protections
• 23 Species From 19 States Lost to Extinction – Endangered …

I get a mix and range of emotions when watching this cute feline couple frolic and play. They inspire me to get my “play” on and have more fun. MM deserves to frolic too, don’t you know.

So, I’m telling you all.

Eat well. Pick a good delicious food, and either cook it yourself, or find a friend to cook it with…

No one ever cooks chicken with olives and prunes these days. But the taste sensation is really wonderful.

When you want a chicken with an extra flavor kick, looking to the past is never a bad idea. My mom used to make this when I was in elementary school, but stopped for reasons unknown around the time of the Moon Landing.

This Mediterranean take on chicken was all the rage decades ago but has fallen out of popularity. Spanish olives, oregano, and even prunes develop a complex flavor that will keep this recipe in rotation at your home for generations to come.

Get the recipe from Inquiring Chef.

And of course, you need to have a friend, a family member, or someone else to share this unique and (for many people) unknown dish with. Surprise a friend or family member, or make new ones.

Like perhaps…

Nice Chinese girl in burgundy

You know, I think that burgundy is a nice color for a top. Perhaps it’s a bit underrated, but when you see a fine woman wearing a burgundy top, there’s something pleasant and refreshing about it. It seems light, but still earthy.

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And that’s not all.

What about a nice stroll in the countryside. Get some fresh air. Smell the breezes. Enjoy the moments together.

Does anything calm the spirit more than lying back on a mossy bank, taking a deep, pine-scented breath, then looking up to see a crowd of tree trunks tapering to a leafy canopy waving gently against a blue sky? Woods are places of wonder. Your senses are alert, your mind is calm, your heart is full, you feel rejuvenated. To explore them is to step into a different world, and come back a different person.

A river bubbles away nearby. Occasionally a woodpecker’s knock echoes from afar. The air is perfumed with pine. You are at peace, surrounded by stillness. Best of all, there is mile after mile of this feeling in every direction. Seven out of the ten largest forests in the UK are in Scotland. The largest is Galloway Forest Park, which covers 770 km² of countryside in a gorgeous green blanket.

And after a nice walk…

Perhaps a nice snack. Maybe a cup of tea, or coffee.

Maybe a blueberry muffin with a nice fresh cup of coffee. Now, doesn’t that sound nice? Enjoy the time that you have and make it special.

Maybe, instead…

Might I suggest a used book store? You find one that you haven’t ever visited, and you go inside and look around. The books will probably be cheap. It will smell of books, and I’m sure that you will find a book or two that will be unique and different. Sit down, and enjoy yourself.

Doesn’t that sound nice?

Or, perhaps instead, if you are not the kind of person who like books and reading, maybe going and doing something that you probably haven’t done in ages. Like, perhaps, going to a horse stable and take a few horses out for a ride?

Ah…

Perhaps I’m getting a little off track.

Just spend time with friends. Cook a meal together. Make a day of it and have some fun. Make it special.

Just like it should be.

And don’t forget to try a new dish that most people will not be aware of. Like Chicken Marbella. You could serve it with rice. The nice sauce / broth would go well on a pile of rice. Maybe some long white Thailand rice.

Doesn’t that look great? Here’s another picture. In this photo, the chicken is shown plain on a plate. Notice how easily the chicken falls off the bone, so nice and tasty.

Perhaps you could serve it was some toasted rye bread, maybe buttered with a garlic spread, or maybe some crème cheese.

You could make the meal a little special. Just get a blender and whip up some butter with honey, or some seasonings.

Or, why not some whipped up crème cheese with some flavor seasonings, and a wide bladed knife to spread it with.

Don’t forget a side of steamed asparagus, or broccoli. They are great with a fine butter, or lemon slice.

While the main dish is important, don’t neglect a nice salad.

I like to make my salads with a fruit. Whether it is an orange, an apple, or some raisins / dates, this really spruces up the salad if you aren’t going for a nice themed salad.

Look at how delicious the meal is…

And when you cook it, it should look like this…

And remember…

Share your time with a friend.

Do you want more?

I have more posts like this in my Happiness Index.

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