Snow Leopard
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The Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia) is a feline, living in central Asia.
Although the Snow Leopard is named "Leopard" and also looks a bit like a smaller leopard, they are not closely related.
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[change] Appearance
Snow Leopards are about 1.4 meters long, and have a 90-100 centimeter long tail. They weigh up to 75 kilograms. They have gray and white fur with dark rosettes and spots, and their tails have stripes. Its fur is very long and thick to protect it against the cold. Their feet are also big and furry, which helps them to walk on snow easier.
They can also jump very far, about 15 meters.
[change] Life
Snow Leopards are mostly active at night. They live alone. After a pregnancy of about a hundred days the female gives birth to usually 2-3 babies. They are very big cats. People usually kill them for their fur.
[change] Symbolism
The Snow Leopard is Pakistan's national predator and one of its official icons.[needs proving]
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[change] References
- ↑ Template:MSW3 Wozencraft
- ↑ Cat Specialist Group (2002). Uncia uncia. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006.
