Snow Leopard by Bobby McLeod
The snow leopard (Uncia uncia), sometimes known as the ounce, is a moderately large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia. The classification of this species has been subject to change and its exact taxonomic position is still unclear.
It cannot roar, despite possessing an incomplete ossification of the hyoid bone. The presence of this ossification was previously thought to be essential for allowing the big cats to roar. However, new studies show that the ability to roar is due to other morphological features, especially of the larynx, which are absent in the snow leopard.
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Stunning shot,I did not know that about snow leopard, learn something new every day : )
I have a photo of a snow leopard and he was making a woofing sort of noise now i know why.
gorgeous
They are beautiful cats, fantastic shot and thanks for the info as well i did not know that about them.
Lovely shot of a fine Snow leopard..:)
Nice Snow, Bobby, glad you captured this one and shared. like the sharpness in the nose and eyes!
ohhhh I love snow leopards! fabulous.
great shot
I love these cats….so beautiful!!!
You have some great works! :) keep it up!