VIDEO: Frightened leopard cub fleeing raging wildfires in Russia

The little three-month-old cub runs from the approaching smoke and flames on the edge of the Land of the Leopard National Park in Primorsky region.

The animal fortunately successfully fled the flames with its mother who was not caught on camera.

Rangers verified the pair are now safe.

This footage is unique and it highlights the acute danger to wildlife from seasonal fires - in this case manmade - even in a park set up to provide a safe haven for the Amur leopards, which are recovering from getting as close to extinction as any species can.
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