Snow Leopard
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Uncia uncia |
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] Habitat
Snow Leopards live in Asia, in the Himalaya and other areas. They live in the mountains. In summer they live in meadows and rocky areas at a height of up to 6000 meters. In winter they go down to live in the forests at a height of about 2000 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.
[change] Symbolism
The Snow Leopard is Pakistan's national predator and of its offical icons.
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