Twycross Zoo's Elephants Danced And Amur Leopards Stalked In The Snow

By Kim Riley 

Twycross, UK - The arctic conditions came as a shock to many people but for some of the animals at Twycross Zoo it was time to have fun. The elephants enjoyed their training session with their keepers lifting legs and playing in the snow.

Amur leopards are very distinct from other leopards. Their long legs and long hair allow them to survive in cold, snowy climates, this blast of arctic weather did not deter our two males from striding outside in the cold. Amur leopards are found in the remote areas of the China-Russia border (the Amur River Valley) they also share their habitat with the Siberian Tiger.

Twycross zoo is a charity for more information please contact www.twycrosszoo.org or telephone 01827 880 250.