What is Leopard?
Leopard Snow is a type of wild cat that lacks the ability to roar. Since 1972 it has been endangered. The snow leopard lives at high altitudes in mountain areas in Asia. The scientific name for this cat is Uncia Uncia , but it can also be known as panthera Úncia .
Gray or white, with significant leopard spots, not counting approximately 2 feet (0.6 m) high on the shoulder and 4-5 feet (1.2-5 m), not counting their 3 feet (0.9 m). His tail is used not only as a counterweight, but also to cover the exposed parts of the body in the cold. In addition, its wide, fur legs serve as natural snowshoes. Unlike most large cats that have golden eyes, the eyes of Snow Leopards are light blue or green. They can live up to 21 years in captivity. The most active in dawn and dusk live on cliffs or other rocky places in steep areas and produce their lair in stone shelters. These cats that are able to cover distances up to 50 feet (15.24 m)By jumping, often after their persecution often throw their prey.
Often killing animals three times their weight, the prey of snow leopard consists of ibex and sheep, as well as small animals such as hare and birds. In the Himalayan region, their favorite prey type is a blue sheep called Bhoral. Unfortunately, Snow Leopards often also kill livestock, especially domesticated sheep and goats. Farmers respond by killing leopards, which contributed to their decline.
Although snow leopards are lonely animals, they are paired during the period of reproduction in January to March. However, the male does not remain to care for the resulting litter. After three or three and a half months of Pregnance, a woman gives birth to a litter of two or three pups. In three months, the chicks leave the lair and follow their mother. The chicks remain in the care of their mother in a single winter.
In addition to being killed for attacking livestock, the Leopards of the Snow Leo werePardes for their goats historically killed as well as certain parts of the body used in traditional Chinese medicines. The destruction of their habitats also contributes to their low population. Global warming can also affect them, raise the temperature in their previous station and force them to retreat higher to the mountains.
Fortunately, the effort to protect habitats continues. In addition, farmers in areas inhabited by snow leopards learn to protect against attacks. Local governments have also introduced programs that compensate for farmers for lost livestock unless they kill the responsible leopards.