As of today, past peak, season runs to ~December 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Persian leopard (large Asian leopard lineage frequently treated as Panthera pardus saxicolor / Panthera pardus tulliana) persists at low density across the Zagros Mountains.
Individuals are present year-round but are most detectable during the mid-winter mating period when movement, calling, and territorial marking increase.
Populations are fragmented; reliable observation requires guided, permissioned visits to protected-area strongholds with camera-trap monitoring.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Bamu (Bamou) National Park - northern Zagros stronghold |
| Dena Protected Area / Dena Biosphere Reserve |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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