Snow Leopards

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Unica Unica otherwise know as the Snow Leopard is an endangered wild species. There are between three thousand five hundred and seven thousand left in the wild, but is not always accurate because of their harsh environments. Across the world there are about six hundred Snow Leopards that lives in zoos. The Snow Leopard lives out most of its life in the high mountains of Central and South Asia. They are actively the most during the night. However while these animals live in harsh environments they are extremely well adapted to them. However, despite the remote area of there habitat’s snow leopards are often poached for their beautiful coat. More Snow Leopards are poached than they are reproduced. The snow leopard is a truly remarkable animal that should be saved from extinction. (Defenders, National)
Snow Leopard’s are found living in the high, rugged mountains of Central and South Asia. They live in areas like Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The conditions in the high Central Asia Mountains are harsh and brutal. The Snow Leopards are prepared for these types of conditions. Snow Leopards like the jagged broken cliffs, and rocky ravines stalk and sneak up on the nearby prey. Snow Leopards are very nomadic, they constantly move around marking territory to find prey. They look for cliffs that have a good open view to search for prey on. They have thick long fur, which will keep them warm in their cold habitats and which will protect them from the wind. Their bodies are very stocky but have very bulk chests and arms. They also have small rounded ears, which help to minimize heat loss. Their paws are wide to benefit them to walking on snow, a...

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