- Dictionnairenounsnow leopard (nom ) · snow leopards (nom pluriel )
- a rare large cat which has pale gray fur patterned with dark blotches and rings, living in the Altai mountains, Hindu Kush, and Himalayas. Also called ounce
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The 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. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because the global population is estimated to number … Afficher plus
The Old French word once, which was intended to be used for the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx), is where the Latin name uncia and the English word ounce both originate. Once is believed … Afficher plus
The snow leopard is distributed from the west of Lake Baikal through southern Siberia, in the Kunlun Mountains, Altai Mountains, Sayan and Tannu-Ola Mountains, … Afficher plus
The snow leopard's vocalizations include meowing, grunting, prusten and moaning. They can purr when exhaling.
It is Afficher plusThe snow leopard is listed in CITES Appendix I. They have been listed as threatened with extinction in Schedule I of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species … Afficher plus
Felis uncia was the scientific name used by Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber in 1777 who described a snow leopard based on an earlier description by Georges-Louis … Afficher plus
The snow leopard's fur is whitish to grey with black spots on the head and neck, with larger rosettes on the back, flanks and bushy tail. Its muzzle is short, its forehead domed, and its nasal cavities are large. The fur is thick with hairs measuring 5 to 12 cm (2.0 to … Afficher plus
Major threats to the population include poaching and illegal trade of its skins and body parts. Between 1999 and 2002, three live snow … Afficher plus
Texte Wikipédia sous licence CC-BY-SA Snow Leopard | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEB3 oct. 2023 · Learn about the snow leopard, a vulnerable big cat that lives in Asia's high mountains and faces threats from poaching, climate change, and human-wildlife conflict. Find out how WWF works to protect its …
Snow Leopard: Species Facts, Info & More | WWF.CA
WEBAbout Snow Leopards. Snow leopards are the only species of big cat that inhabit the cold deserts of High Asia. With their smoky-grey fur coats making them practically invisible, …
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Snow leopard, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBLearn about the snow leopard, a spotted cat that lives in the mountains of Asia and is vulnerable to extinction. Find out how it hunts, adapts, and faces threats from humans …
Species Spotlight: Snow Leopard | Pages | WWF
WEBIl y a 3 jours · Snow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia's high mountains, including the Himalayan region. In the Himalayas, snow leopards live in high alpine areas, mostly above the tree line and …
Snow Leopards 101 - National Geographic Society
WEB19 oct. 2023 · Snow Leopards 101. Snow leopards are one of the world’s most elusive cats. Learn how these “mountain ghosts” are perfectly equipped to thrive in extreme, high …
Where do snow leopards live? And nine other snow …
WEB20 oct. 2016 · Learn about the elusive and endangered snow leopards that live in the high mountains of Asia. Find out where they live, what they look like, what they eat, and how WWF works to protect them and their habitat.
Spotlight on the snow leopard: Biology and behaviour
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 …
Spotlight on the snow leopard: Conservation …
WEB5 déc. 2014 · This holiday season, WWF is introducing six new species for you to adopt and take home, including the snow leopard. We’re bringing you a special six-part blog series on the snow leopard, the most …
Snow leopard | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEB29 mars 2024 · Learn about the snow leopard, a large long-haired Asian cat that lives in the mountains of central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Find out its classification, appearance, behavior, threats, and …
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