Baby Snow leopard ( 2 ) !!!!! by kimariehere
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Hello All!
I usually try and stay away from multiple posting of the same subject but in the case I can't help it ..This is my favorite of all the cat's and one of the most beautiful in the world I feel and he is only weeks old! The funny thing here is - he was trying to muster up all his little furouisness and try to come off so big and strong but he is growing sleepier and here is trying to be watchful of me as I am so close in proximity but he is pure baby heehee -and is doing his best to fight off the soon to come naptime- he wassoo cuteeE!
I realise most of you know all about this guy but here is a little info on him that you might have missed!!"
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Snow Leopard: Panthera uncia
One of the most strikingly beautiful of all cats is the snow leopard - It is related to the common leopard of Africa and Asia, but because its way of life and general appearance are so different it is regarded as a separate species
Distribution: Mountainous regions of northern India, the former USSR and in the Himalayas.
Habitat: High up in rhododendron forests and above the tree line, living in caves in the rocky cliffs.
Description: The leopard's thick fur is about 5cm long along the back - 10cm long underneath. The coat is a soft ashy-brown colour with black rosette markings.
Size: Body Length - 1.2 to 1.5m (4-5ft). Tail - 90cm (35.5ins). Weight: 25 - 75kg
Life-span: Approx. 20 years in captivity.
Food: Wild sheep and goats, deer, wild boar, small mammals and some birds.
The snow leopard has a head and body length of about 1.2 - 1.5m (4-5ft) with a tail measuring 90cm (35.5ins). The thick fur is about 5cm long on the back - but almost twice that length on the underparts of the animal.
Owing to the sad fact that some humans like to adorn themselves in animal skins, the snow leopard's coat of soft and beautifully marked fur caused the species to be a target for the fur trade. The International Furriers Association has now banned the use of snow leopard fur, so snow leopard skin clothes are made strictly on the black market. It should be remembered that it takes the skins from up to seven dead leopards to make one coat for one human!
The snow leopard lives in the remote mountainous regions of Central Asia, from Pakistan and Afghanistan to parts of Russia and China - including the lonely Altai Mountains and the Himalayas, where in summer it hunts at altitudes of up to 6,000m (about 19,500ft). During the harsh winter weather, the snow leopard follows the example of its prey and descends to lower levels of around 1,800m (about 6,000ft). The prey species include wild sheep, marmots, and other rodents, hares and ground-dwelling birds.
Snow leopards are powerful, agile animals capable of making huge leaps to cross ravines or clear other obstacles.
Usually a solitary creature, it leads a lonely life wandering the mountains, although the female leopard may be accompanied by cubs. These are born about 100 days after mating takes place, with two or three cubs in a litter.
There are several reasons why the snow leopard is an endangered species. First and foremost, it has probably never existed in large numbers. It is solitary by nature and lives in a harsh, dangerous environment where a false step or misjudged leap could end in disaster. There is also danger from hunters, who kill the snow leopard for its beautiful coat of fur. Herdsmen will kill snow leopards to protect their cattle and humans also affect the species by felling forests for cultivation or hydroelectric schemes.
The total population of the snow leopard is now in hundreds rather than thousands.
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-taken with my pocket nikon 7900 in macro mode 2 ft away!
* will Be able to see him the best at full size -thanks!
Thank you for all your time and comments!
Love to you all!
((( BIG HUGS! ))))
~ Kimmers ! :O) ♥
Comments (95)
amirapsp
Awesome and stunning...I love the cat family.
webdancer
What a gorgeous shot! Beautifully detailed! Excellent work!
Littlejock
Perfect portrait and the light and colour is beautiful... Thank you to put this image of the leopard... So Cute.
BorisB
A gorgeous portrait, he is posing extra for you!!
jocko500
this is real good. I like the way you took his face here . super job
lafayette
So cute this baby, and what look! have a nice evening, hugs!
rayburg
You did a great job capturing this cute little guy with your pocket camera...
teoratiu
Absolutely amazing.
TerraDreamer
What can I say? After seeing this, I HAVE to have a good day! Thanks for sharing these with us!
marybelgium
so sweet and a fantastic portrait ! SUPERB !!!BRAVO !
brycek
What a darling..wonderful capture Kim!!
pol_redheadgrrl
awwwwwwwwwwww...I can't blame you for posting yet another one! I would too!
Blush
Another excellent capture of this baby Snow Leopard sis Cute cute cute Love it Hugs Your sis Susan~
bpclarke
This is outstanding! You captured such a winsome expression on this little character. Very well done! Bunny
drag
Total adorable...
Loloe
Oh Kimarie!!! I can't take my eyes off him!!! So beautiful!!! Thanks!!!!!
DennisReed
Indeed a wonder, and a cutie! :) Love this shot!
clifftoppler
Mmmm! Nice, NICE,nice. Do you get kudos for repetition. Try infinity.
goodoleboy
I love this cat! What a magnificent creature! In fact, I want one, but under the condition it always remain a cub. I haven't the room, the food, or the cold climate to keep it, especially here at sea level in Southern California. Oh yes, a superb capture, Kimmie, but I've learned to never expect anything less from you.
mps
He's still a cutie. :)
busi2ness
Adorable, cute and all that, thanks to the splendid way in which you captured him, great POV!
Richardphotos
you mean the zoo police has not knocked on your door yet?haha. very much a marvelous closeup of the tiger cub. you need to be proud of these
1010
This is just so precious, it melts my heart. You have such a good eye for photos and this capture says it all. Beautiful and into favs.........
thevolunteer
It is sooo cute. My favorite animals. Glad you did another posting. Aloha
cole4965
Fantastic photo! Love big cats and snow leopards are a personal favorite.
Svarg
What if those who wear animal skins started getting skinned and worn themselves. I wonder if that would tend to deter the insane killing of beautiful creatures just for their fur, which can be easily synthesized. Great picture, Kimmers, and wonderful info. Thx!
kenmo
Kimmie...your photos of this babt snow leopard are some of the more delighful photos I've seen here in quite some time...!!!!
npauling
Fabulous shot.
xmx_satine_xrx
THis picture is so soft and lovely. It almost looks like a smudged photo. SO CUTE <33333 I absolutely love this.
maggiemai
love it...Love it.... LOVE IT!!! OMG Kimmer...just too cute! :-) This must go to my favs as well! I only wish we could rate higher than 5 stars...this deserves a 10~! :-)