Umar Semyonov-Named Leopard Rescue Facility Unveiled
The Caucasian Leopard Recovery Center, located within the Sochi National Park, has been operating since its establishment in 2009. This centre plays a significant role in the conservation and potential recovery of the endangered Caucasian Leopard population.
Recently, the centre has been renamed after Umar Aubekirovich Semenov, a distinguished scientist and honorary ecologist of the Russian Federation. Semenov, who passed away on September 14, 2022, while on duty, was the first director of the centre and developed a method for preparing predators for release into the wild.
Before release into the wild, young leopards undergo special tests at the centre. Specialists at the centre help these young leopards develop necessary hunting skills and a consistent avoidance of human contact. The centre's enclosures are equipped with modern technology such as surveillance cameras and remote control systems, all designed to minimize human contact during the animals' preparation for life in the wild.
The Caucasian Leopard Recovery Center's work is part of the broader efforts to prevent the extinction of the Caucasian Leopard, a species listed in the Red Book of Russia and on the verge of extinction. The centre covers approximately 12 hectares and its facilities are designed for successful preparation of animals for life in the wild.
Alexander Kozlov, the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of Russia, noted that Semenov's work provided a chance to restore the population of the Caucasian Leopard. The last head of the Caucasian Lion Reintroduction Center before its renaming was Vladimir Nikolaevich Laptev.
The centre's methods have proven effective, as leopards released into the wild have demonstrated the ability to survive and avoid human contact, a crucial factor in their conservation. The centre's work is a beacon of hope for the future of the Caucasian Leopard, a symbol of Russia's rich biodiversity.
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