summary of Snow leopards

30march2009
summary of Snow leopards

we decide use Snow leopards for our AA.From the seach I know that Snow leopardsare smaller than the other big cat but like them. It are Carnivore and actively hunt their prey.Snow Leopards prefer steep, rugged terrains with rocky outcrops and ravines. This type of habitat provides good cover and clear view to help them sneak up on their prey. They are found at high elevations of 3000-4500 meters (9800 ft to 14800 ft.), and even higher in the Himalayas. The snowy peaks act as a camouflage for the animal.Due to continuous interference and intrusions by humans and domestic cattle, snow leopards at times stray from their habitat to enter the human territory to prey on domestic livestock. Herders in these areas live a precarious economic life and loss of even a single sheep, causes a real economic hardship. This has caused several cases of retaliatory killing of Snow Leopards in the past .At 2 months old the cubs are eating solid food and at 3 months old they begin to follow their mother around.The cubs stay in the company of their mother until they are between 1 and 2 years of age after which they leave to find their own territory.