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What is the scientific name of the snow leopard?

Panthera leo
Panthera onca
Panthera uncia
Panthera tigris

Snow Leopard also called Panthera uncia is a big cat in the genus Panthera native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.

Their elusive nature
The colour of their fur which helps them camouflage in the rocky terrain
Solitary creatures
All of the above

Snow leopards are sometimes called the “ghost of the mountains” because of their elusive nature. In addition to being very shy, the colouring of their coats makes them difficult to see against the snowy, rocky environment they live in. They are also solitary creatures and are very rarely spotted in pairs or groups.

They are most active at dawn and dusk
They are most active during the day
They are most active at night
They are most active in the evening

Snow leopards are most active at dawn and dusk, which is called a “crepuscular activity pattern” by scientists.

To attract mate
To keep themselves warm
To show their mood
To use during hunting

Gifted with an unusually long tail, a snow leopard’s tail can grow to be 80-105cm long, which is thought to help with balance, as well as wrap around its body for added warmth.

Flashes
Patches
Rosettes
Stripes

Like most leopards, snow leopards have spots which are called rosettes. These spots are unique to each snow leopard like fingerprints and help scientists and conservationists identify individual leopards.

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