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Amur Leopard AI Status Update

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by Ann Esther Sprizzo, 3 May 2018.

  1. Ann Esther Sprizzo

    Ann Esther Sprizzo Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Nia, an Amur Leopard at the Erie Zoo was last reported to be having an ultrasound as a follow up to an Artificial Insemination procedure. Based on the timing of this, if this was successful a birth would be imminent but there have been no follow ups posted. This would be the first successful birth using AI so it would be a monumentally significant event and could potentially go a long way to restoring Amur Leopard numbers in general. Any updates?