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)
yaknchan
Kim: This picture so rocks. It's going to be a pleasure working with you and getting to know you and your family better. God Bless, Dave Yaeck
Cosine
He looks pretty ferocious, Kim. I hope you were careful. :-)
nikolais
even though your subjects vary, your works are always recongizable.just perfect.
Tamela.J.
WOW This is simply a breathtaking shot & animal!!! OUTSTANDING!!!!
sharky_
Such a beautiful animal....Excellent. Aloha
Luka_30
Soooo cute!
babuci
FAV alert... such a cute shot! Thanks to share "snow kitty"
Gor111
Oh how wonderful! Here he comes again! Excellent portrait! Fascinating how he looks into your camera! What did you tell him? Or was it beacause of something else! LOL Thanks for sharing this cute posting with us! Bravo!!!
odie
Ahh... I like this one better! Not sure why. Cuddly! :0)
idiot_sphinx
This kitty looks like it is dreaming of snow :) Perfect capture and beautifully well framed. !!~BRAVO~!!
dusty357
i always look foreward to seeing your posts you just leave me in the dust ! great job !!
SoulSearcherr
Adorableannie5
So cute Kim! a perfect photo..Congrats! :)
Margana
This is just absolutely gorgeous,Kimmie.He is sooooooooooooo adorable!A perfect capture!Glad you posted it big for us.-M :^)
NekhbetSun
One of the loveliest animals on the planet !!! Simply gorgeous pic S
soffy
another excellent shot of this cutie,soo lovely Kim*****
Makena
I am in love:-)) this is fantastic..
Denger
Our two-year-old son gets this same expression when he's had too much excitement... again, great shot!
vdallas
A moment... a subject... a photographer....... a image to remember!
Chaos911
super work!!! excellently done!!! :)
elg
Lovely shot!
Shucoda
This one I like :) The cat family always seem to have something about them. Great photo :)
KiwiMiss
So cute!
Conniekat8
What an adorable little kitty :D, and a masterfully done photo!
Buffalo1
What a cute and sweet looking kitty. Wonderful capture and the perfect companion for #3.
Sylvia
Ahhhh!! Isn't He ~Cute~ Thanks for sharing :) EXCELLENT!!
jubchuqun
Absolutely AWESOME! ... the lighting is spectauclar... the expression stirring... the mood is Spiritual... just Awesome! Li
wildgoha
OMG I am in love ! BRAvo for this and big thank you !!!!
TomDart
I do love this photo. Well done.
jogi1302
He seems a little dreamy here. Simple top. 5++