The author is a blogger about cats and an expert on snow leopard facts.
Here are some facts regarding the elusive Snow Leopards:
1. Wild cats, Snow Leopards live in mountains of South and Central Asia.
2. These felines are remarkable for their lifestyle and the fact that they are unable to roar - something that precludes their inclusion into great cats.
3. Living at heights over four to five thousand metres, in extreme weather conditions and over difficult terrains, Snow Leopards are amongst the most specialized of all wild cats.
4. To adapt to their environmental conditions, these leopards have evolved into having a thick coat, to shield them against cold, and large furry feet that allow them to walk with ease over snowy ground.
5. The cats also have a big thick tail that provides a balancing role in sharp movements over uncertain hilly ground, and may be curled up against the face in cold weather.
6. Like all leopards, the Snow Leopards are quite strong and athletic. They are able to prey upon animals three times their own size.
7. The prey species usually hunted by these leopards include wild goats and sheep.
8. Snow Leopards can jump for a greater horizontal distance than any other feline, reaching well over forty feet in a single leap.
9. The inaccessibility of their range in the wild means that limited research has been done over these reclusive and solitary felines in nature, and they have seldom been caught on film in the wild.
10. Fortunately their remote location has also allowed the Snow Leopards to return from near extinction in recent times and avoid poachers who treasure the leopards' beautiful fur coat.
11. Nevertheless the Snow Leopards are considered to be endangered at the moment and are protected today by law and various conservation organizations in many areas of their range.
12. The threats facing these beautiful felines today include poaching, conflicts with man and loss of habitat and prey.
13. Despite the many adversities, the majestic Snow Leopard is still managing to survive in the wild and is being monitored by conservationists and scientists in different territories.
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Persian Cat Information And Cat And Kitten Types Are Described
- Cat Behavior Described With Cat Information And Kitten Information
- Cat Behavior And Feral Cat Information
- Information About Feeding Cats
- Feline Kidney Diet- For The Cat With Kidney Problems
- Important Cat Care News
- 10 Minutes to Train Your Cat
- What Judges Look For at a Cat Show
5 Critical Facts about building your Own Chicken Pens!
By: Frank Mull | 26/12/2009Did you know that there are some critical facts you should know before building your own chicken houses? Here are five important points to keep in mind when building your own chicken pens!
Lovebird Breeder - How To Select The Best Breeder
By: Thomas Roberson | 26/12/2009It is the responsibility of a lovebird breeder to be familiar with the numerous aspects of a lovebird's life and its proper care. So, make an effort to discern a lovebird breeder lovebird breeder well before finally deciding to bring home a lovebird from his aviary.
House Training Your Dog Requires Time and Patience
By: Damian Cross | 26/12/2009When your dog is caught in the act, doing his business in the living room floor, remember that as a child you were also unaware of the right thing to do. Teaching your dog not to leave his excrement all over your home will require teaching your dog a few...
Is Your Dog in Need of Behavior Training?
By: Damian Cross | 26/12/2009We are all aware that there are certain behavior patterns pet owners will not tolerate from their dog. Activities such as eating your newspaper in the morning and your show for lunch can be categorized as bad. Barking all night or attacking your neighbor are also signs that your dog...
How to Make Homemade Dog Food
By: Madeleine Innocent | 26/12/2009Learning how to make homemade dog food may be time consuming initially, but it will end up saving you thousands in veterinary bills and your dog will be much happier, too. But you do need to know a bit about nutrition, or at least where to find the information.
How to Use Nutritious Homemade Dog Food Recipes in a Busy Life
By: Madeleine Innocent | 26/12/2009Good nutrition is essential to your dog’s health. The best way that you can be certain your dog is receiving it, is to learn how to make homemade dog food recipes. That way you know what goes into the food. That way you can vary the ingredients according to your dog’s type, breed, age and activity. And it really isn’t difficult making homemade dog food receipts once you’re in the swing of it.
Flea Control is Easy Once You Know the Cause
By: Madeleine Innocent | 26/12/2009For effective flea control , it’s best to know what the cause is. Address that and the flea problem is likely to disappear without any pricey or chemical laden flea control measures. Treat the cause, not the effect.
Feeding a Diabetic Dog
By: Madeleine Innocent | 26/12/2009Feeding a diabetic dog can be fraught with worry and hassles. Which dog food is right? Giving insulin injections, which your dog may hate, feels downright cruel. But what are the options? Before we look at feeding a diabetic dog, lets see what happened when human diabetics changed their diet.
Some Information Regarding Snow Leopards
By: Omer Ashraf | 18/11/2008 | PetsSnow Leopards are beautiful wild cats that reside in mountains of South and Central Asia. Here are some facts about them.
Information Regarding Farming of Tigers
By: Omer Ashraf | 18/11/2008 | PetsTiger Farming is the practice of breeding tigers for slaughter. It is a cruel practice that is rampant in certain parts of the world.
Some Information About the Lynx
By: Omer Ashraf | 18/11/2008 | PetsLynx are beautiful cats of the northern hemisphere. Following are some facts about them.
Some Information Regarding Bobcats
By: Omer Ashraf | 18/11/2008 | PetsBobcats are incredible hunters. Here are some facts about them.
The Lions of the Desert
By: Omer Ashraf | 18/11/2008 | PetsThe lions that live in deserts have a unique style of living. They are different from all other carnivores.
Cheetahs and Their Preservation
By: Omer Ashraf | 18/11/2008 | PetsCheetahs are incredible predators. They face several threats in nature and need to be preserved.
Predation Upon Large Herbivores by Lions
By: Omer Ashraf | 18/11/2008 | PetsPredation upon large animals by lions is an important ecological issue in certain parts of Africa. It requires greater understanding.
Some Facts About Mountain Lions
By: Omer Ashraf | 29/08/2008 | PetsMountain Lions are skilled predators and adaptable creatures. Here are some facts regarding these fascinating creatures.