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A resident of the Baltimore Zoo. Background desaturated in PS. Taken in '05 with a Nikon D70 using a 70-300mm Sigma lens.
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Photo by: Abdulhameed Shamandour
Information Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_leopard
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The snow leopard (Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia) is a moderately large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia. The classification of this species has been subject to change and is still classified as Uncia uncia by MSW3 as of 2000[4] and CITES Appendix I[5]. However with more recent genetic studies[6][7] the snow leopard is now generally considered as Panthera uncia and classified as such by IUCN[8]. Classically, two subspecies have been attributed however genetic differences between the two have not been settled. The snow leopard remains on the endangered species list classified as C1.[9]
Snow leopards occupy alpine and subalpine areas generally 3,350 and 6,700 metres (10,990 and 22,000 ft)[10] above sea level in Central Asia. The Snow Leopard Survival Strategy (McCarthy et al. 2003, Table II) compiled national snow leopard population estimates, updating the work of Fox (1994). Many of the estimates are acknowledged to be rough and out of date, but the total estimated population is 4,080-6,590.[11] However, the global snow leopard effective population size (those likely to reproduce) is suspected to be fewer than 2,500 (50% of the total population, or 2,040-3,295).[12]
Snow leopards are smaller than the other big cats but, like them, exhibit a range of sizes, generally weighing between 27 and 55 kg (60 and 120 lb), with an occasional large male reaching 75 kg (170 lb) and small female of under 25 kg (55 lb).[13][14] Body length ranges from 75 to 130 centimetres (30 to 50 in), with the tail adding a further 80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 in) to that length.[15][16] These cats stand about 60 cm (24 in) at the shoulder.[17]
Snow leopards have long thick fur, and their base color varies from smoky gray to yellowish tan, with whitish underparts. They have dark gray to black open rosettes on their body with small spots of the same color on their heads and larger spots on their legs and tail. Unusually among cats, their eyes are pale green or gray in color.[15][16]
Snow leopards show several adaptations for living in a cold mountainous environment. Their bodies are stocky, their fur is thick, and their ears are small and rounded, all of which help to minimize heat loss. Their paws are wide, which distributes their weight better for walking on snow, and have fur on their undersides to increase their grip on steep and unstable surfaces; it also helps to minimize heat loss. Snow leopards' tails are long and flexible, helping them to maintain their balance, which is very important in the rocky terrain they inhabit. Their tails are also very thick due to storage of fats and are very thickly covered with fur which allows them to be used like a blanket to protect their faces when asleep.[16][18]
The snow leopard has a short muzzle and domed forehead, containing unusual large nasal cavities that help the animal breathe the thin, cold air of their mountainous environment.[15]
The snow leopard cannot roar, despite possessing partial ossification of the hyoid bone. This partial ossification was previously thought to be essential for allowing the big cats to roar, but new studies show that the ability to roar is due to other morphological features, especially of the larynx, which are absent in the snow leopard.[19][20] Snow leopard vocalizations include hisses, chuffing, mews, growls, and wailing.
النمر الثلجي (بالإنجليزية : Snow Leopard) أو الفهد الثلجي هو سنوري كبير الحجم يعيش في المناطق الجبلية الموجودة في أواسط آسيا وجنوبها، إذ يعيش على ارتفاع 3000-5000 متر فوق سطح البحر في المناطق الجبلية الصخرية في أواسط آسيا. وبسبب البيئة المعزولة التي يعيش فيها فإن عدد النمور الثلجية الحقيقي غير معروف، ولكنه يقدر بـ 3500 إلى 7000 نمر ثلجي في البرية و 600 إلى 700 في حدائق الحيوانات.[1]
إن النمور الثلجية أصغر من السنوريات الأخرى، ولكنها مثل باقي السنوريات تتراوح في أحجامها، إذ تتراوح كتلها ما بين 27 إلى 54 كيلوغراما، أما طول أجسامها فإنه يتراوح ما بين 75 إلى 130 سنتمترا، مع ذيل يضيف إلى طولها ما نسبته 75 إلى 90 بالمئة من ذلك الطول.
النمر الثلجي لايمكنه الزئير على الرغم من إمتلاكه خشونة في العظم اللامي .هذه الخشونة كان يعتقد سابقا أن بواسطتها يمكن الزئير وأنها الأساس لكن بعض الدراسات الجديدة أظهرت أن قابلية الزئير من الميزات المورفولوجية الأخرى , الحنجرة خاصة والذي لا يمتلكه النمر الثلجي.تشمل أصواته أن يهسهس و يموء و أيضا الهدير و العويل .
تمتلك النمور الثلجية فروا طويلا وسميكا، لونه يكون إما سكني مدخن أو حنطي (قمحي) مائل إلى الأصفر، مع أجزاء سفلية مائلة إلى البياض. وتغطي أجسامها خطوط سكنية غامقة أو سوداء مع بقع صغيرة من نفس اللون على رؤوسها وبقع أكبر على قوائمها وذيولها. بعضها يصل طول ذيلها إلى ما يقارب المتر، وذلك يساعده على التوازن.
لانعرف الكثير عن هذه القطط التي تعيش في جبال الهيملايا. نعرف عن النمر الثلجي أنه حيوان انفرادي جدا وهو يحتل مساحة شاسعة. وهو نادر جدا ومن الصعب مراقبته في الطبيعة بسبب عدم إمكانية الوصول إلى موطنه.
Paradise Wildlife Park - I think this is a leopard rather than a jaguar. Hopefully someone will confirm which one it is.
Where they spend most of their time, up a tree. Gorgeous early morning light shows of this stunning cat.
North Chinese leopard at Tierpark Berlin.
Panthera pardus japonensis (J. E. Gray, 1862)
Felidae
Carnivora
Canon EOS 1DX, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM + EF 2X III
ISO 2500, f/8@1/640s (hand held)
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* a reddish long layered curly wig with bangs, bought a few years ago at a wig shop in SF.
* Forever 21 black suede 5"-block-heel lace-up side-zip booties;
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Beautiful leopard photographed at the WHF Wildlife Heritage Foundation in Kent.
www.whf.org.uk a must for photography and big cat lovers!