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SNOW LEOPARD

SNOW LEOPARD. About the snow leopard. Habitat- Mountains of Central Asia Prey- Goats, sheep, small rodents, and birds Predators- None Diseases- Tyzzer’s disease and degenerative spinal disease. Effects of Snow Leopards. Effects of not having snow leopards: Rodents would over populate

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SNOW LEOPARD

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  1. SNOW LEOPARD

  2. About the snow leopard • Habitat- Mountains of Central Asia • Prey- Goats, sheep, small rodents, and birds • Predators- None • Diseases- Tyzzer’s disease and degenerative spinal disease

  3. Effects of Snow Leopards • Effects of not having snow leopards: • Rodents would over populate • Rodents would eat up most of the vegetation • Livestock would be much safer • Effects of having snow leopards: • Livestock are killed • Birds, rodents, sheep, and goats can’t over populate

  4. How are we Protecting Them • Trafficking of snow leopards and fur/body parts was made illegal • National parks protect them

  5. How Can We Increase Their Number • Breeding programs • Reduce poaching • Protect them in national parks

  6. Why Are They Endangered • They are mainly due to poaching for their fur. Also, farmers hunt them for revenge when a snow leopard harms their animals.

  7. THE END

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