General information
Genus - panthera
Species - panthera uncia
Species - panthera uncia
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What does it look like?
The body of a snow leopard is not quite as big as some of it's other large cats, but still is not a small animal. Most of them range from 60-120 lb. There length is not very big ranging from (30-50 in) but have a fairly long tail. The fur of a snow leopard is long and thick which helps it survive cold weather . Many even have a slight yellow tent. The black and white fur help camouflage the leopard from predators.
Special Features/Information
The snow leopard is known as one of the most mysterious animals on earth. Locals even sometimes refer to them as, "mountain ghosts". There are an estimated 4,000-7,000 snow leopards in the world. The range is so large because they tend to hide and live in very harsh environments.
The body of a snow leopard is not quite as big as some of it's other large cats, but still is not a small animal. Most of them range from 60-120 lb. There length is not very big ranging from (30-50 in) but have a fairly long tail. The fur of a snow leopard is long and thick which helps it survive cold weather . Many even have a slight yellow tent. The black and white fur help camouflage the leopard from predators.
Special Features/Information
The snow leopard is known as one of the most mysterious animals on earth. Locals even sometimes refer to them as, "mountain ghosts". There are an estimated 4,000-7,000 snow leopards in the world. The range is so large because they tend to hide and live in very harsh environments.
Snow Leopard Video: Natural Habitat
Reproductive Strategy
Snow leopards mate in the end of winter. A pair usually stays together several days to continuously mate which can increase the number of cubs born. The mother is typically pregnant for 93-110 days. To prepare for the cubs arrival, the mother will search for a den.
Number of Offspring at a Time - about three
Snow leopards mate in the end of winter. A pair usually stays together several days to continuously mate which can increase the number of cubs born. The mother is typically pregnant for 93-110 days. To prepare for the cubs arrival, the mother will search for a den.
Number of Offspring at a Time - about three
Life Span
Due the secretive nature of the snow leopard, the life span is very hard to determine. Some have been to live to be 21 years old.
Survivorship Curve
Type 1
The snow leopard has a type one survivorship curve which means it has very few babies and spends much time caring for them. They also tend to live a long time and die at an older age.
Defensive Mechanisms
Most snow leopards feed at dan or dusk which always them to hide from predators much easier. Their coat also allows them to easily hide from predators. Most tend to not be very aggressive in nature, but when they are, they use their claws and teeth. By snow leopards being secretive in nature, this decreases the chances of meeting with a predator, too.
Life Style
Generally snow leopard live a life on their own except for when they are just born. At first, a cub may stay with its mother for 1-2 years.
Due the secretive nature of the snow leopard, the life span is very hard to determine. Some have been to live to be 21 years old.
Survivorship Curve
Type 1
The snow leopard has a type one survivorship curve which means it has very few babies and spends much time caring for them. They also tend to live a long time and die at an older age.
Defensive Mechanisms
Most snow leopards feed at dan or dusk which always them to hide from predators much easier. Their coat also allows them to easily hide from predators. Most tend to not be very aggressive in nature, but when they are, they use their claws and teeth. By snow leopards being secretive in nature, this decreases the chances of meeting with a predator, too.
Life Style
Generally snow leopard live a life on their own except for when they are just born. At first, a cub may stay with its mother for 1-2 years.
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Parental Care and Mates
The mother snow leopard gives birth her young usually in a rocky den or something similar. When they are born, they cannot see because their eyes are shut. By day 7, the cubs eyes should open. After 5 weeks, they can walk and are able to begin eating normal food other than just drinking milk by 10 weeks. At 4-6 months old, the cubs will leave the den, but remain with the mother until they can live by themselves at around age 2. As for mating, snow leopards have one mate at a time and usually do not have more than one mate in a season.
Warm or Cold Blooded?
Warm Blooded
Migration and Hibernation
Snow leopards have been know to migrate when winter comes around in order to get away from harsh cold temperatures and snow. Even for them this type of weather can be tough to survive in. Snow leopards however do not hibernate but live throughout the entire year with no long period of sleep.
The mother snow leopard gives birth her young usually in a rocky den or something similar. When they are born, they cannot see because their eyes are shut. By day 7, the cubs eyes should open. After 5 weeks, they can walk and are able to begin eating normal food other than just drinking milk by 10 weeks. At 4-6 months old, the cubs will leave the den, but remain with the mother until they can live by themselves at around age 2. As for mating, snow leopards have one mate at a time and usually do not have more than one mate in a season.
Warm or Cold Blooded?
Warm Blooded
Migration and Hibernation
Snow leopards have been know to migrate when winter comes around in order to get away from harsh cold temperatures and snow. Even for them this type of weather can be tough to survive in. Snow leopards however do not hibernate but live throughout the entire year with no long period of sleep.