Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards



News Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards Expert says countries may seek to ‘rewild’ rare species in DPRK, noting challenges due to lack of food and habitat Anton Sokolin June 14, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An Amur leopard \| Image: Russia's Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment Russia and North Korea are exploring a joint project to protect critically endangered Amur leopards that were once indigenous to the Korean Peninsula, an undertaking that one expert said could see Moscow help Pyongyang reintroduce the species to its territory. Alexander Kozlov, the Russian minister of ecology and natural resources, said the two sides are currently “discussing” the wildlife conservation project, according to Russia’s RIA News Agency. Russia and North Korea are exploring a joint project to protect critically endangered Amur leopards that were once indigenous to the Korean Peninsula, an undertaking that one expert said could see Moscow help Pyongyang reintroduce the species to its territory. Alexander Kozlov, the Russian minister of ecology and natural resources, said the two sides are currently “discussing” the wildlife conservation project, according to Russia’s RIA News Agency. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards

Expert says countries may seek to ‘rewild’ rare species in DPRK, noting challenges due to lack of food and habitat

Anton Sokolin June 14, 2024

Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards

An Amur leopard | Image: Russia's Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment

Russia and North Korea are exploring a joint project to protect critically endangered Amur leopards that were once indigenous to the Korean Peninsula, an undertaking that one expert said could see Moscow help Pyongyang reintroduce the species to its territory.

Alexander Kozlov, the Russian minister of ecology and natural resources, said the two sides are currently “discussing” the wildlife conservation project, according to Russia’s RIA News Agency.

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