Snow Leopard Research Paper

The Snow Leopard

Name: Snow Leopard (Panthera Uncia)

Description: The Snow Leopard weighs between 27-55kg. They have a short body, which measures between 75cm-150cm. They are quite stocky, with a shoulder height of approximately 60cm. Snow Leopards have a thick coat of long fur, which ranges in color from whitish gray, to yellow tan. They have spots that range from dark grey to black covering their body.

Range/Habitat: The Snow Leopard resides in Central Asia, in 12 specific countries including Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Snow Leopard can be found at elevations ranging between 2000m and 5000m, but has been known to travel above altitudes of 5500m when searching for prey. Their total range covers approximately 1.6 million kilometres. During the summer, Snow

The males have antlers, which typically extend 71cm, but can grow to 115cm outwards. Both the males and the females have a thick coat of fur, ranging from light grey to dark brown in the winter, and usually reddish brown during the summer.

Range/Habitat: The Red Deer is native to the Eurasian landmass, however has been introduced to North America, South America, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. The Red Deer can be found in forest and grassland biomes. The elevation they can be found at rests between sea level, and 2500m. Red deer usually find themselves in the same home range for the duration of their lives; their home range being approximately 600km2. The maximum carrying capacity of the Red Deer habitat depends on the season. During the summer, as many as 300 Red Deer can be supported by a habitat at close proximity, but as winter comes, the habitat 's carrying capacity shrinks exponentially, as food is