Majestic Snow Leopard

After visiting The Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes, the first and thus the oldest civil zoological garden in the world i found among many other beautiful animals, this Majestic large cat, who traverses the most rugged and mountaineer areas of Asia and the Himalayas with no problems or difficulties except one, yes! you guessed right, MAN.

This now endangered Snow Leopard is usually hunted for its marvelous pelts for the fur trade, and illegal wildlife traders.

here are some facts:

They are unique for their habitat, lifestyle and the inability to roar.

they live at altitudes above four to five thousand meters, in harsh climates and over treacherous terrains.

Snow Leopards are amongst the most specialized of all land predators.

They also have a large thick tail that provides a balancing role in quick movements over uncertain hilly ground, and may be curled up against the face in cold weather.

Like all leopards, Snow Leopards are extremely strong and agile. They are capable of preying upon animals three times their own size.

Still the Snow Leopards are currently classified as endangered :( and are protected today by law and various conservation organizations in many parts of their range.

it has been estimated that between 3,500 and 7,000 snow leopards exist in the wild and between 600 and 700 in zoos worldwide.


let's appreciate our rich natural biodiversity and understand the importance of harmonious co-existence between humans and wildlife.