snow leopards

     

The Snow Leopar (Uncia uncia), sometimes known as the ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia from Afghanistan to Lake Baikal and eastern Tibet. The taxonomic position of this species has been subject to change. In the past, many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but later it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. However, a recent molecular study places the species firmly within the genus Panthera, although the exact position remains unclear. It cannot roar, despite possessing an incomplete ossification of the hyoid bone, which was thought to be essential in allowing the big cats to roar. However, 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. Well known for its beautiful fur, the Snow Leopard has a whitish-tan coat with ringed spots of dark, ashy-brown and rosettes of black. Its tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of its paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold.

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  • Foto: universalearth: Two snow leopards at the pond by Tambako the Jaguar on Flickr.
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  • RT @AnimalWorldFact: Unlike leopards, snow leopards can’t roar.
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  • Unlike leopards, snow leopards can’t roar.
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  • RT @AnimalWorldFact: Snow leopards carry a lot of symbolic meaning in Central Asia where you'll find them on coats of arms, badges, emblems…
  • RT @itsmonicale: Snow leopards are literally one of the most beautiful animals ever
  • Snow leopards are literally one of the most beautiful animals ever
  • RT @jabberingjourno: VIDEO: These snow leopard cubs are adorable: @GuardianDigital
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  • During their mating season, snow leopards can mate anywhere between 12 and 36 times in a single day.
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  • RT @jencalegory: Snow leopards are rarely seen & are known as the #ghostcat. Beautiful things don't ask for attention
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  • Snow leopards carry a lot of symbolic meaning in Central Asia where you'll find them on coats of arms, badges, emblems and some currency
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