The tiny population of critically endangered Amur leopards has increased by two with the birth of twins at the San Diego Zoo. India welcomes its first newborn cheetahs in more than 7 decades Though the petite felines were born to mother Satka several weeks ago, according to the zoo, they’ve only just emerged from their birthing den, allowing zoo guests to catch a glimpse of the new residents. According to the zoo, the cubs were born based on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Amur Leopard Species Survival Plan, which works to cultivate a healthy population of the endangered felines