A snow leopard cub at the Toronto Zoo watches as the snow gently falls. You have to love those eyes, which are full of wonder at all the sights their world has to offer. If only we could pursue life with the same boundless curiosity and innocence.
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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.
Please visit http://www.snowleopard.org for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.
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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.
Please visit http://www.snowleopard.org for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.
Category Photography / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Leopard
Size 800 x 600px
File Size 432.1 kB
You know... I've been thinking about that for a while. My cats go nuts for them and so does the dog; in fact, the dog will search for it for 30 minutes after it disappears and will not stop chasing it until it's gone. I will definitely have to remember that the next time I go volunteering. =3
Which reminds me.. I'm thinking of organizing an event for my Dojo.. to come on out to JCW and spend a day. I want to arrange it that you can discuss and tell everyone about the Tigers and Snow leopards. I'll tell them about the Wolves and Jaguars, but you know the specific animals and individuals at the JCW... I want to honor my Sensei's and the gang at the dojo. Are you up for it?
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