The snow leopard as endangered
The leopard fur is so warm and thick that perfectly protects the animal in the cold, it is also between the toes is. Paws soft and long, they do not sink into the snow, and it allows the animal to hunt successfully. Jump during hunting may reach up to 6 m in length and 3 m in height.
Animal fur is considered very valuable, so for him to actively hunt that greatly reduces the population. So the snow leopard in the red book takes pride of place. And worst of all, poaching of this magnificent animal continues. The man with the gun is the main enemy of a predatory animal.
There was a time when people turned the fight against rodent pests of agriculture. Then disrupted the balance of nature — gone small animals and leopards became harder to forage in the winter. Many ounces in that time died of hunger.
Now taking serious measures to protect snow leopards, but to control their shooting at high altitude is very difficult, and local residents continue to hunt leopards. I must say that the leopards avoid collisions with person, and there are no reported cases of attacks these cats for people.
Interesting facts about the Snow leopard 1. 23 October — international day of the snow leopard. 2. Kittens, snow leopards like to ride over the snow hills, just as children are.
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