Snow leopard - Wikipedia
WebThe snow leopard (Panthera uncia), occasionally called ounce, is a species of large cat in the genus Panthera of the family Felidae. The species is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.
Snow leopard | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Web29 mars 2024 · snow leopard, large long-haired Asian cat, classified as either Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia in the family Felidae. The snow leopard inhabits the mountains of central Asia and the Indian subcontinent , ranging from an elevation of about 1,800 metres (about 6,000 feet) in the winter to about 5,500 metres (18,000 feet) in the summer.
Snow leopard, facts and photos - National Geographic
WebSnow leopards—one of the world’s most elusive cats—are perfectly equipped to thrive in extreme, high-elevation habitats. Learn about these felines and how they expertly hunt agile prey.
Snow Leopard - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WebSnow Leopard. Ounce. 13 languages. Kingdom. Animalia. Phylum. Chordata. Subphylum. Vertebrata. Class. Mammalia. Order. Carnivora. Suborder. Feliformia. Family. Felidae. Genus. Panthera. SPECIES. Uncia uncia. Population size. 2,710-3,386. Life Span. 15-21 years. Top speed. 88. km/h mph. Weight. 27-55. kg lbs. Height. 60. cm inch. …
Snow Leopard | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Web3 oct. 2023 · 60-120 lbs. Length. 2-5 ft. Habitats. high mountains. Map data provided by IUCN. The snow leopard’s powerful build allows it to scale great steep slopes with ease. Its hind legs give the snow leopard the ability to leap six times the length of its body.
What is a snow leopard? Taxonomy, morphology, and phylogeny
Web1 janv. 2024 · The snow leopard is the smallest member of the genus Panthera and is the sister species to the tiger (Panthera tigris). It has a poor fossil record, although a recent discovery in Tibet suggests that this lineage could be at least 4 million years old.
What is a Snow Leopard? Taxonomy, Morphology, and Phylogeny
Web1 janv. 2016 · Panthera uncia. taxonomy. morphology. phylogeny. adaptations. Introduction. The snow leopard is the smallest of the so-called big cats of the genus Panthera with a head and body length of 1–1.3 m, tail length 0.8–1.1 m, and a weight of 20–50 kg.
Spotlight on the snow leopard: Biology and behaviour - WWF.CA
Web21 nov. 2014 · Snow leopards are about 60 cm tall at shoulder and weigh between 45 to 55 kg. Their head to body length ranges from 1 to 1.3 m, and the tail (0.8 to 1 m) is almost as long as their body. Snow leopards spend a solitary life, except during mating season, which usually occurs between late January and mid–March.
What is a snow leopard? Taxonomy, morphology, and phylogeny
Web1 janv. 2024 · What is a snow leopard? Taxonomy, morphology, and phylogeny. January 2024. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85775-8.00043-1. In book: Snow Leopards (pp.3-13) Authors: Andrew C. Kitchener....
What is a snow leopard? Taxonomy, morphology, and phylogeny
Web1 janv. 2024 · Abstract. The snow leopard is the smallest member of the genus Panthera and is the sister species to the tiger (Panthera tigris). It has a poor fossil record, although a recent discovery in Tibet suggests that this lineage could be at least 4 million years old.
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