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Leopard kittens rescued in Cambodia

The Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Center in Cambodia received the three female leopard kittens on Oct. 12, after they were rescued by a fisherman in a flooded area. One has since died.The zoo was set up to preserve and rescue rare and endangered local wildlife. Some rare species housed there include; tigers, leopards, a lion and several species of exotic birds. At least two dozen of the
Zookeeper Sar Roeun feeds a leopard kitten.
Zookeeper Sar Roeun feeds a leopard kitten.Samrang Pring / Reuters
Two leopard kittens play in a cage.
Two leopard kittens play in a cage.Samrang Pring / Reuters

The Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Center in Cambodia received the three female leopard kittens on Oct. 12, after they were rescued by a fisherman in a flooded area. One has since died.

The zoo was set up to preserve and rescue rare and endangered local wildlife. Some rare species housed there include; tigers, leopards, a lion and several species of exotic birds. At least two dozen of the species at the zoo are endangered.