How do they raise Amur Leopards offspring?

Amur leopards raise their offspring in secluded dens, usually located in tree hollows or rocky crevices, where the mother gives birth to a litter of 2-4 cubs. The mother is solely responsible for nurturing and protecting the cubs, nursing them for about three months while teaching them essential survival skills. After this period, the cubs begin to accompany their mother on hunting trips and learn to hunt on their own by around six months of age. The cubs typically stay with their mother for up to two years before becoming independent.