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Ferreira, J.D.; Sliwa, A.
Persian leopard semen collection at Tehran Zoo
2017  Cat News (65): 26-26

After integrating the Tehran Zoo into the Persian Leopard PL European Endangered Species Programme EEP, semen was collected from the 17 years old Persian leopard Panthera pardus saxicolor male "Rica" to secure its genes for the breeding programme. The PL EEP is currently undertaking big efforts to improve its gene pool and to increase the reproductive output to be able to provide animals for the Persian leopard reintroduction in the Caucasus.

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