Snow Leopard
Among the most rugged and mountaineer areas of Asia and the Himalayas lives a large cat who traverses them with no problems or difficulties.
He can pad silently across the snow with minimal problem at all except one. Man.
Hunted for its marvelous pelts for the fur trade, illegal wildlife traders and the loss of its habitat range the Snow Leopard are now endangered.
Snow Leopard
In the last ten years it has seen an increasingly dramatic decline in its numbers and it seems that they remain only in a few countries now in Asia.
The snow leopard is famous for its incredible fur, which is soft and gray with rings and spots that are either dark brown or black.
The fur whitens in winter time.
The tail of the snow leopard is heavy and the bottom of its padded paws is also covered in fur.
Snow Leopards eat meat almost exclusively, and will sometimes kill an animal three times as large as they. They ambush their prey from above it because they can jump an incredible 40 feet when seeking a meal.
Snow Leopard
Snow Leopards will eat Ibex, boars and other small animals including rodents.
Under normal conditions this massive cat will live about 15 years, in captivity about twenty. Their lifespan in the wild lately is a great deal less than the normal.
There are currently about only 3500 left in the world, although some estimates put that at as many as 7000. Still their numbers are not great and they continue to dwindle due to mans intervention.
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I love these things. I feel so bad for them
I just did a presentaion on them and there so cute.
Snow Leopards are awesome I saw one at the zoo
I LOVE SNOW LEOPARDS! THEYRE AMAZING – THEY HAVE THE COOLEST TAILS
awwwwwwwww! those pictures are so cute. even though the snow leapord looked like it was about to attack a poor inacent animal! j/k naw but i like this website well g2g im gana look at what else there is. BYE
Snow leopards are great – they have a unique look and sense of calm, rather interesting personality
I HATE THESE UGLY SONS OF GUNS!!! ALL THEY WANT IS THE FLESH OF LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS, IN AND AROUND THEIR MOUTH!!!
They’re just animals, and they don’t live near humans or want to eat them. But they are kind of CARNIVORES, they live off of meat? Duh? If one ever DID attack a human, it would be the human’s fault, hands down.
2 cool i luv this and i want 2 by 1 were do i get 1? i want 1.
I’ve always LOVED Cats, and I find them very sensational and a gift from heaven.But there are so many idiots in this greed craving world that kill them and sell them for there parts.And i hate having to see these poor snow leopards and panthers and so on being captives in the zoos. but anyway these pictures are breath taking and I really feel as if i’m there staring into there wild,untamed eyes.Cats are amazing and I just wish more people could open there eyes and try save them before their lost forever.
dey r so cute!!@@#$%^&&&**(()__++_))(*&^%#$!@!@
Snow Leopards are my FAVORITE animal i cant believe they are almost extict
Cats are my life. Snow tigers and snow leopards are my favourite, they are the sparkle of the winter animals. Even though i am a vegetarian and don’t wear fur there fur is gorgeous. So white and pure and soft. My mum works in Chester Zoo and i see every animal and one eay i feed a snow tiger called Skyler. She brought happiness to my heart and now she has 2 cubs called Snowball and ariel. The hunters must be horrible to kill these poor incent creature and when i read this website and looked at the pictures i cried all night. My life will never be the same if they do brcome more endangered. I believe them hunters should be huntered down, there skin torn of and made into coats and eat thre meat. SEE HOW THEY’D LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
aww there so cute
i just wanna punt them
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They are so cute and orther peple kill them.
they r so beautifal it sickens me how anybody could harm them infact people who do it should be shot them self to see how it feels
i know they did not do anything to them
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a symbol of strongest animel.
i like it.
the cutest animals in the world!
Interesting article, i have bookmarked your blog for future referrence, thanks
i love it , they are so cute.
but sometimes they are miserable
i am so interested , how they live.
i love snow leopards they’re awesome
i love leopards the so cute lol
these are beautiful creatures!
Hi,
I absolutely love these animals. It’s strange that their coat actually changes colour during the winter – very unusual. It’s so tragic that their numbers have declined so significantly with time.
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i love these animals they are the most adorable cats ever i want a exotic pet like one of these snow leopards!
I love animals mostly cats.There amazing things but there numbers are dropping fast I cant beleave it:(
I think snow leopards are really fantastic! They rule!
WHAT??!! THERE ARE NOW ONLY 40 LEFT IN THE WORLD! UPDATE THIS PLEASE!!!! you, ilegal hunters! i am going to get you when i’m older, trust me, i will.
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i love lepoards
wow what an animal its great god is great
awwwwwwwwwww its cute ive got loads of cats but i wish i had a big cat
i would like to ride these things they so cute
i hate these things they are so cute i want to squeeze there heads until they pop
You can oo and aw these animals, but only the true dedicated will give there lives and luxarys for the wild cats.
y would you give your own life for one of these cats. Sure there great to look at and they have super cool tails, but when you think about it you really need to let nature do its thing. When it comes to poaching, i say we shoot those motherfuckers in the head, or at least put them on trial for their crimes. you know what, ive changed my mind. im guna go martyr myself for these animals. Check the news ladies and gentlemen, for you will soon see it broadcasted accross the nation, nay, the universe. OOOH AWWW lets save the snow leopards!
I’m doing a report on snow lopards and their really beautiful animals.
i love snow lopards.
Okay, here’s deal. If you are going to take the time to comment on something that you are clearly passionate about, then how about you take your head out of your ass and take a look at your grammar and spelling. Fortunately for you, only your spelling is our of whack. I appreciate your concern for the snow leopards, because I too, am a devout supporter of such a majestic beast.
Hey genius, if you’re going to be a twat and correct someone about their grammar – at least be smart enough to check your own. “Here’s deal”? Try: “Here’s the deal” and “Our of whack”? Try: “Out of whack.”
So next time you’re going to be an selft-righteous, arrogant person who has nothing better to do on the internet – remember this reply. You sir, are the one that’s ignorant by any standard. Bye.
It’s time you got a life.
who ever hunt these animals are freakin retards
I am doing a assigment on the Hindu Kush. The animals in there are the Snow Leopard, the Leopard and the Clouded Leopard. How cool is that!
I LOVE snow lepords
OMG i love thesem animas soooooooooooo much. i have adopted one but i just cant stand the feeling that they are being hunted down and killed. they are such a beautiful animal i cant even imagine of them being exstinked :( i hate thoses retards that hunt them and i bet everybody does :( SNOW LEOPARDS LIVE ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!
i m frm pakistan and i love animal and nature and feel bad that in my country every one is destroying my country and also killing this beautiful animal…….vry bad…….i want to make a travellouge in order to save thes leapords……
don’t u mean ‘very’ bad? but back to the point. I LOVE SNOW LEOPARDS!! the are very cute and beautyful. have any of you guys seen a snow leopard? i sure haven’t. i REALLY want to see one though. i’m useing the topic of snow leopards for my GATE program. if you guys ever find any good pics. [ and i mean GOOD ] of snow leopards then just post them here.
i love snow leopard! they are like my favorite animals ever! I wish i could have a baby snow leopard
snowleaperds r cool
can I use these wonderful photos for a project in my class I am in high school?? Please responde ASAP
You mean (a) self-righteous, arrogant person…
Snow Leopards prefer steep, rugged terrains with rocky outcrops and ravines. This type of habitat provides good cover and clear view to help them sneak up on their prey. They are found at high elevations of 3000-4500 meters (9800 ft to 14800 ft.), and even higher in the Himalayas. The snowy peaks act as a camouflage for the animal.