RNR 1001 : Snow Leopard Final Paper
Document Summary
The snow leopard (panthera uncia) is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of central and. Snow leopards are slightly smaller than other big cats, but they have a 75-100 cm tail that is used for balance when wandering in high, jagged mountain cliffs. Snow leopards have greenish gray colored eyes and long, thick fur that varies from gray to a tan yellow based on their specific habitat (li. Interestingly snow leopards cannot roar due to the morphology of their larynx, but they do hiss, growl, and wail (li 2012). Like most other mountain cats, snow leopards mark their territory by urinating on tree branches or large rocks. They are very shy animals that usually roam alone, with the exception of a female with her cubs. Very few snow leopards have been spotted in the wild, which contributes to their reputation as mysterious and mystical beings (lyngdoh 2014).
