Snow Leopards Apperance
What can jump up to 49 feet high and loves the extremely cold weather? The Snow Leopard! First, let’s talk about their size. They can be anywhere between 4-5 feet. For their weight, they can be anywhere between 77 to 165 lbs., and for their length they are 2.6 feet long. Now, let’s talk about their body. They have a white, gray coat spotted with large, black rosettes. Lastly, these are some interesting facts about Snow leopards. Their paws are completely covered in fur protecting them from the cold. Another interesting fact is that a Snow leopard has very large paws that are like snow shoes and keep them from sinking into the snow. If you ever come upon one of these alluring animals make sure to take a good look.
Snow Leopards Habitat
If you are planning on seeing a Snow Leopard you’ll probably want to know where it lives right? First, they live in Europe and Asia,try China and Russia too. If you do not find it there then search India. Also just so you know they live in a lot of places those are just a few. They live in mountains so don’t check a beach or anything like that because you definitely won’t find them there. Next, the temperature is cold where they live. It is usually 7 degrees celsius to 25 degrees celsius, so make sure you dress for winter and a not in swimming suit. The habitat were snow leopards live get 6-8 inches of rain. Lastly, let’s talk about how these creatures sleep. Snow leopards prefer to live in steep cliff areas, rocky out crops and ravines. As you can see, Snow Leopards are very interesting and exquisite animals, don’t you think?
Snow Leopards Diet
Would you like to know what a snow leopard’s favorite foods are? First, Snow Leopards are carnivores so they eat sheep's and goats. They also eat some smaller animals like rodents, hares and game birds. Next, you might be wondering how they catch or find their prey. Well, if you are, guess what? I’m about to tell you both! Snow Leopards use the full terrain to their advantage to help them catch and find their prey. Lastly, let’s talk about their predators. Humans are Snow Leopards main predators because farmers kill the Snow Leopard for their animals to feast on. For animal predators it is mostly wolves, tigers and cheetahs. As you can see, a Snow Leopard's diet is pretty awesome!
Why Snow Leopards are Endangered
Have you ever wondered why Snow Leopards are endangered? I know I have! Well, you are about to find out. There are only 4,000-6,000 snow leopards left in the entire world. That is so sad! Let’s learn about why they are dying off. First, there is not enough food for Snow Leopards prey. Overgrazing has damaged the fragile mountains. Grasslands are leaving less food for wild sheep and goats that are Snow Leopards main prey. Next, the leopards are losing their habitat because of climate change. Their habitat range is between where the tree lines stop and where the snow lines begin on the mountains. As climate change causes the temperatures to raise, snow lines are receding, which means that Snow leopards must move further up the mountain slopes as well. When Snow leopards get to higher elevations, the vegetation becomes more scarce, which means herbivores that Snow leopards prey on are limited on supply as well, and the Snow Leopards are having trouble finding enough food! Don’t you love Snow Leopards ?? There are so many threats that you can help prevent!
How We Can We Help The Snow Leopard
We all love Snow leopards right? Let’s help them get off the endangered animal list. First, how you can help is spread the word about saving Snow leopards. How you can do that is make a slideshow or a poster. You can do also just talk about saving Snow Leopards. Also, you can adopt a Snow leopard on World Wildlife Fund (WWF). WWF is a website about animals and if you adopt one you send money and they use it to help creatures and you get an astonishing gift in exchange. You can donate $25 to $250 and it all goes to a great cause. I mean saving animals and getting gifts in return is pretty stupendous! Lastly, what you can do is support WWF. You can show how much you care about your endangered animal and send money. I love animals. They make the world complete! Help save them and you can make a huge difference to animals and the world.
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