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Persian Leopard Cub Born at Allwetterzoo Münster Via Artificial Insemination
Allwetterzoo Münster in Germany made history in 2025 with the birth of a Persian leopard cub through artificial insemination, a significant achievement for the conservation of this endangered species.
Dr. Imke Wiemann, a veterinarian at the zoo, performed the procedure, marking a significant milestone in the care and breeding of Persian leopards. The cub, a female, was born on July 3, 2025, and has been in good health and well-fed since.
The first veterinary examination and vaccination for the cub were conducted on an outdoor enclosure, with the mother "Nahla" and the cub kept undisturbed as much as possible since the birth. The separation of mother and cub during the examination was kept as short as possible.
More information about the naming process for the leopard cub was announced via the zoo's WhatsApp channel on Tuesday. Visitors were given the opportunity to vote for the cub's name, with the results to be announced on Wednesday morning (10.09.).
The leopard cat's father is a hand-raised male leopard that cannot reproduce naturally. Poaching and habitat destruction remain the biggest threats to the Persian leopard's survival, making the breeding success at Allwetterzoo crucial for the species' conservation.
Aurel Heidelberg, WWF Caucasus Ecoregion Representative, expressed his pleasure with the zoo's breeding success for endangered animals. In cooperation with Allwetterzoo, the WWF has launched the "Team Leopard Münster" initiative, aiming to support the conservation of Persian leopards and their habitats.
The next vaccination appointment for the cub is scheduled for about four weeks. During the examination, "Nahla" was distracted with a piece of meat in the indoor enclosure, allowing the veterinary team to weigh the cub, give her deworming treatment, implant a transponder, and vaccinate her against feline panleukopenia and rhinotracheitis.
The WWF continues to support conservation areas and their wildlife guards with training and equipment, working tirelessly to protect endangered species such as the Persian leopard. The birth of this cub at Allwetterzoo is a testament to the importance of such efforts and the hope for the future of this magnificent creature.
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