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Snow Leopards

Snow Leopards. By Rebecca Keane February 2004. Where they live - Habitat. Mountains of central Asia Siberia, China, India, Mongolia, Nepal & Russia Prefer steep terrain, cliffs, rocky outcrops, ravines etc. Pop. 4,000 to 6,500 China 2000 In Nepal 300. Physical Features.

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Snow Leopards

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  1. Snow Leopards By Rebecca Keane February 2004

  2. Where they live - Habitat • Mountains of central Asia • Siberia, China, India, Mongolia, Nepal & Russia • Prefer steep terrain, cliffs, rocky outcrops, ravines etc. • Pop. 4,000 to 6,500 • China 2000 • In Nepal 300

  3. Physical Features • Adult around 120 to 150 cm long • Tails 90cm long • Males 30 % bigger • Feet are natural snow shoes • When they sleep wrap tail around like a scarf

  4. Diet • Their main prey- Himalayas blue sheep , ibex and musk deer • They catch prey by pouncing from as far as 15 metres away

  5. Breeding • The mating season is between January and May • Cubs are born in late spring or early summer • Maybe 1-4 cubs in a litter but it is most likely that their will be 2-3 • Cubs leave their mum at 18-22 months http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd1W_818gPk

  6. Conservation • Listed as Endangered Species • Illegal to hunt or trade • Natural prey is disappearing What can we do? • Raise awareness about their plight • Adopt a snow leopard (like mine  )

  7. Adopt a Snow Leopard Click to play..

  8. Thank you... Questions ?

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