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Estimated Population: 100 to 200 individuals
Distribution
The strikingly beautiful snow leopard remains one of the most mysterious cats in the world. This roving, high altitude cat is rarely sighted by local people. Because it is so elusive, accurate population numbers are hard to come by, although estimates range from 100 to 200 individuals. Snow leopards live in the mountain regions of central Asia. In India their geographical cover encompasses a large part of the Western Himalaya including the states of Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Uttarakhand with a sizable population in Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh in Eastern Himalaya in addition to Nepal, Bhutan and parts of China.
Habitat
Snow Leopards prefer steep, rugged terrains with rocky outcrops and ravines. This type of habitat provides good cover and clear view to help them sneak up on their prey. They are found at high elevations of 3000-4500 meters (9800 ft to 14800 ft.), and even higher in the Himalayas. The snowy peaks act as a camouflage for the animal.
Characteristics
Snow Leopards are considered medium-sized cats, standing about 24 inches at the shoulder and weighing around 30-55kg. Their exquisite smoky-gray fur patterned with dark-gray to black rosettes, camouflage them against rocky slopes. Snow Leopards are shy and elusive and inhabit a definite home range. The species usually mate between January and March, a time when both sexes mark intensively, leaving signs such as scrapes,
feces, urine and scent-spray in prominent locations along their travel routes. The animal is most active at dawn and dusk. Like most species of cats, Snow Leopards are solitary animals, though sometimes male and female pairs might be seen together during mating season.
Two Carlisle based aircraft at their home airport, 1969 Beagle B121 Pup, G-AZCK and 1982 Piper Pa38 Tomahawk, G-BPIK.
Spliting the signals at Moorhead JCT.
Conversation with the DS said they went out early yesterday, so they came back in early today, which was fine, there going into the light VS away like normal.
BNSF 1783
BNSF 1787
BNSF 1544
110 cars 6200'
Action from the Welsh Cup 1st round match between Dafen Welfare CC & Llangennech CC on Sunday 7th June 2015
Thurs 10.31.13 - The best is the little middle pumpkin with a whole lot of Hello Kitty stickers on it.
Happy Halloween!
Apparently there was a gathering of many former DMC employees in Portrush. So around a dozen De Lorean cars arrived to Portrush Harbour. Caused quite a stir and got a wee bit of attention. Our thanks to one of the owners who left their car open so that the gull wing doors were on show.....and let plenty of people get their photos taken in the car. He said he should've charged a fiver a photo and got enough to buy another car!
Zion setting examples with a perfectly executed 5-0 on the MACBA-ledge, with some balancy steeziness.
York, officially the City of York, is a city and unitary authority area in North Yorkshire, England. Located at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss, it is the county town of the historic county of Yorkshire and was the home of the House of York throughout its existence. The city is known for its famous historical landmarks such as York Minster and the city walls, as well as a variety of cultural and sporting activities, which makes it a popular tourist destination in England. The local authority is the City of York Council, a single tier governing body responsible for providing all local services and facilities throughout the city. The City of York local government district includes rural areas beyond the old city boundaries.
The city was founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD. It became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Deira, Northumbria and Jórvík. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained. In the 19th century, York became a major hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre, a status it maintained well into the 20th century. During the Second World War, York was bombed as part of the Baedeker Blitz. After suffering heavy damage in the Blitz, most buildings were completely gutted and left in disrepair until restorations began during 1960s. In 2000, York suffered very severe flooding as the River Ouse rose, affected over 300 homes underwater.
The economy of York is dominated by services. The University of York and National Health Service are major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy. In 2016, York became sister cities with the Chinese city of Nanjing. An agreement signed by the Lord Mayor of York, focusing on building links in tourism, education, science, technology and culture. Today, the city is a popular tourist attraction to Chinese visitors.
This week . Our 2nd tour was called Days gone by and was based in Walsall , and included days out to the Black Country Museum, Birmingham , Coventry and Lichfield. Seen at the Black Country Museum and seen further down my stream when just aquired by Apex is WSU473 a Volvo B10M / Plaxton Paramount 3500 C49FT STILL in the Apex fleet . Photo taken17/07/12
local fisherman 1, Santorini, Greece © Patricia Fenn. All Rights Reserved. No usage allowed including copying or sharing without written permission. www.PatriciaFennGallery.com
Using the local fauna ;) for a halo sun blocker. I think these flamingos are everywhere in the world now. Summit Station, Greenland -40c/-40f ... top of the ice sheet Oct 22 11 6125
Downtown Mwanga, Tanzania. Right off the Dar-Arusha road and the paved road into the Pare Mountains.