Saba Thybu - 10a - Snow Leopard
Saba Mariyam Mohamed Thybu
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A Vulnerable Species:
Presentation by Saba Thybu
Snow Leopard
- Characteristics
- Global Distribution
- Habitat
- IUCN Red List Status
- Change in Population
- Threats
- Conservation Actions
- Interesting Facts
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Index
1 . Characteristics
Physical Appearance
- thick grey & yellow-tinged fur
- solid spots on head, neck & lower limbs
- rosettes over rest of body
- long, thick tails
- short forelimbs & long hind limbs
- large, furry paws
Behavior
- shy, elusive cats
- crepuscular
- known for solitary nature
- cubs are ca. 2 years old --> disperse from mother
- communication: leave markings on landscape
- not aggressive towards humans.
- opportunist eaters
- strictly carnivores
- capable of killing prey up to 3x their weight
- ambush predator + attack prey from above
- remains close to kill & returns over period of 3-4 days to feed.
Diet
Deer
Argali wild Sheep
Blue Sheep
Marmots
Ibex
Pikas
- Snow Leopard hunting a Markhor
- Himalayas
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Name and Surname
2. Global distribution
3 .Habitat
- harsh, snowy, rugged alpine regions
- elevations between 3,000 - 5,000 m
- cliffs, rocky outcrops & ravines
- gives them place to hide, while providing clear view of prey
4. IUCN Red List Status
5 . Change in Population
6. Factors of Endagerment
Climate Change
Poaching
Habitat Loss
Decline in Prey
Retaliatory Killing
7. Conservation actions
Snow Leopard Conservancy
Snow Leopard Trust
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
8 . Interesting Facts
- can't roar
- more closely related to tigers than Leopards
- can nearly cover distance of marathon in 1 night
- eyesight --> 6x better than humans.
- also known as “ghosts of the mountain.”
- # of chromosomes: 38
9 . Conclusion
- Snow leopard: vulnerable species
- Population and global range decreasing
- Endangerment factors caused by humans
- So...what can we do to help?
10 . Bibliography
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