Snow leopards are native to the snowy highlands of central Asia with more than 60% of the world’s population of the cats living in China. The long fluffy tail helps in many ways: it helps with the animal’s balance as it negotiates mountain ledges, and the thick fur acts as a muffler to shield its nose and mouth in the harsh, cold climates. (It’s likely helpful in Manitoba’s winters as well!) Snow leopards tend to be solitary animals and have home ranges up to 1000 square kilometres. They have large nostrils to help them get air in the Himalayan Mountains. They can easily jump 15 metres and take down an animal three times their weight. This endangered cat is not one you want to mess with… but you don’t have to worry. They will likely stay away from you!
Our snow leopards:
House Name: Batu
Sex: Female
Birthdate: May 25, 2009
Zoo Fun Fact: Has had 4 kittens with Akar. Her children are Kovo, Raj, Yuki, and Kang.
House Name: Akar
Sex: Male
Birthdate: Jun 08, 2010
Zoo Fun Fact: At Tulsa Zoo, he went by the name Henry James.
House Name: Raj
Sex: Male
Birthdate: Jun 29, 2013
Zoo Fun Fact: Has a twin brother named Kovo, who is now at. Raj is Hindu for “Royalty.”
House Name: Yuki
Sex: Male
Birthdate: May 15, 2015
Zoo Fun Fact: Yuki is the Japanese word for “Snow.” He and his brother appeared in a Telus commercial.
https://owlcation.com/stem/Facts-about-Snow-Leopards
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/s/snow-leopard/
Congratulations to JB, Awol, KurtB and Hakliva on the FTF for this one!