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Brookfield Zoo’s Leopard Cubs Grow Strong Ahead of Public Debut

The cubs passed their first health exam and weigh over 6 pounds each, marking progress in conserving the fewer than 100 Amur leopards in accredited zoos worldwide.

Summary by WGN 9
BROOKFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Two new arrivals at Brookfield Zoo are thriving and giving hope for one of the world’s most endangered animals. The zoo announced that two Amur leopard cubs, born in July to mom Mina, had their first wellness exam this week. Each weighed in at around six pounds and received vaccinations to protect them from viruses and parasites. Amur leopards are considered the rarest big cat in the world, with fewer than 100 left in th…

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WFLD broke the news in Chicago, United States on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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