Two rare African leopard cubs were born in the central state of Guanajuato, giving the at-risk species a boost. The cubs, born in a breeding program for endangered species at the Irapuato Zoo, are being hand-reared by staff with a specialized formula. Their mother, a 15-year-old female, produces little milk at her age, making them the only remaining African leopards in captivity. The species, Panthera pardus, is listed as "vulnerable" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List and scientists estimate a 30% drop in the global leopard population over three generations due to habitat loss, prey depletion and poaching. The Ira