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The snow leopard (Panthera uncia3 or Uncia uncia), sometimes known as the Ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of central and southern Asia. The taxonomic position of this species has been subject to change. In the past, many taxonomists included the snow leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but later it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. However, most recent molecular studies place the species firmly within the genus Panthera, although the exact position remains unclear. Along with the Clouded Leopard, it represents an intermediate between so-called big cats and smaller species, as it cannot roar, despite possessing a cartilaginous hyoid apparatus which is thought essential in allowing the big cats to roar.
Well known for its beautiful fur, the snow leopard has a whitish-tan coat with ringed spots of dark, ashy-brown and rosettes of black . The fur turns white in the winter. Its tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of its paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold. The life span of a snow leopard is normally 15-18 years, but in captivity they can live up to 20 years.
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bobbymcleod
jerry alcantara
incredible sharft and clear image BRAVO!
Maree Toogood
Fantastic
Siamesecat
Gorgeous cat, I love Big cats especially when on the prowl… Rooffff…
Jocelyn Hyers
Beautiful shot … Snow Leopards are my fave of the big cats … hope to be able to do some work with them one day …
Dennis Rubin IPA
Bobby, beautiful snowy – this expression is absolutely stunning – great work!
Margot Kiesskalt
Wow – your work is so magnificent!
Al Bourassa
Wicked closeup!
Rusmwood
Awesome shot of this big cat
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!! :-)
bobbymcleod
thanks to all…much appreciated!
micmac
Fantastic ,once again.
Margaret Barry
Fantastic image. Great clarity and colors!
davidmilne
Fantastic concentration,excellent work!
bobbymcleod
gigi, margared and david….thanks for you time and comments!
Cheri McEachin
Yeah baby!! love this and love the snow leopard
Jacky
Very beautiful capture Bobby!!:)
GailD
My kind of cat. Great.
DawsonImages
Excellent you can feel the intensity
bobbymcleod
cheri, jacky, gal and DI…thanks for your comments!
Ellen
Another beautiful image!
Tara Sheffer-A...
Love the expression in this!!!
moonstone
awesome!
bobbymcleod
thanks ellen, tara and moonstone!
Madeleine Weber
Your animal portraits are stunning. In flickr is awoman called cheryl….you both have the same quality and image language….i don’t understand how you get all thos beautiful details in the hair and in the eyes. is it aditional colour adjustment or is it hdr? are there special photoshop filters or actions for it? Happy to learn of you!
Hello from KErry
Madeleine
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