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File Size: 14.1 KB
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Comments: 18
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Here is the first stamp for a possible FELINES' series, that I'm starting now because of requests! 
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*** About the Snow Leopard ***
The Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia), sometimes known as the ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia from Afghanistan to Lake Baikal and eastern Tibet.
The taxonomic position of this species has been subject to change. In the past, many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but later it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. However, a recent molecular study places the species firmly within the genus Panthera, although the exact position remains unclear.
Along with the Clouded Leopard, it represents an intermediate between so-called big cats and smaller species, as it cannot roar, despite possessing an incomplete ossification of the hyoid bone, which was thought to be essential in 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.
Well known for its beautiful fur, the Snow Leopard has a whitish-tan coat with ringed spots of dark, ashy-brown and rosettes of black. Its tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of its paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold.
The life span of a Snow Leopard is normally 15–18 years, but in captivity they can live up to 20 years.
In summer, the Snow Leopard usually lives above the tree line on mountainous meadows and in rocky regions at an altitude of 2,700 m (8,858 ft) to 6,000 m (19,685 ft). In winter, it comes down into the forests at an altitude of about 2,000 m (6,562 ft).
It leads largely a solitary life, although mothers can rear cubs for extended periods of time in cave dens in the mountains.
It is an opportunistic feeder, eating whatever meat it can find and kills animals three times its size, including domestic livestock. Its diet consists mainly of ibexes, the Bharal, the Markhor, the Urial, deer, boars, as well as pikas, marmots and other small rodents. It ambushes prey from above when possible, as it can jump as far as 14 meters (46 ft). Its agility often proves helpful when ambushing prey and traversing through mountains.
An individual Snow Leopard lives within a well defined home range. However, it does not defend its range aggressively when encroached upon by other individuals.
The Snow Leopard's range in central and south Asia is rugged mountainous regions of approximately 1,230,000 square kilometers, which extends through 12 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The total wild population of the Snow Leopard is estimated at between 4,000 and 7,500 individuals. In addition, there are 600-700 animals in zoos around the world.
Remember,
let me know if you're goint to use any of my stamps, just to make me happy!
and requests are always welcome, just tell me somewhere!
Requested by
Photoshop CS2
*** About the Snow Leopard ***
The Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia), sometimes known as the ounce, is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia from Afghanistan to Lake Baikal and eastern Tibet.
The taxonomic position of this species has been subject to change. In the past, many taxonomists included the Snow Leopard in the genus Panthera, with several of the other largest felids, but later it was placed in its own genus, Uncia. However, a recent molecular study places the species firmly within the genus Panthera, although the exact position remains unclear.
Along with the Clouded Leopard, it represents an intermediate between so-called big cats and smaller species, as it cannot roar, despite possessing an incomplete ossification of the hyoid bone, which was thought to be essential in 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.
Well known for its beautiful fur, the Snow Leopard has a whitish-tan coat with ringed spots of dark, ashy-brown and rosettes of black. Its tail is heavy with fur and the bottom of its paws are covered with fur for protection against snow and cold.
The life span of a Snow Leopard is normally 15–18 years, but in captivity they can live up to 20 years.
In summer, the Snow Leopard usually lives above the tree line on mountainous meadows and in rocky regions at an altitude of 2,700 m (8,858 ft) to 6,000 m (19,685 ft). In winter, it comes down into the forests at an altitude of about 2,000 m (6,562 ft).
It leads largely a solitary life, although mothers can rear cubs for extended periods of time in cave dens in the mountains.
It is an opportunistic feeder, eating whatever meat it can find and kills animals three times its size, including domestic livestock. Its diet consists mainly of ibexes, the Bharal, the Markhor, the Urial, deer, boars, as well as pikas, marmots and other small rodents. It ambushes prey from above when possible, as it can jump as far as 14 meters (46 ft). Its agility often proves helpful when ambushing prey and traversing through mountains.
An individual Snow Leopard lives within a well defined home range. However, it does not defend its range aggressively when encroached upon by other individuals.
The Snow Leopard's range in central and south Asia is rugged mountainous regions of approximately 1,230,000 square kilometers, which extends through 12 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The total wild population of the Snow Leopard is estimated at between 4,000 and 7,500 individuals. In addition, there are 600-700 animals in zoos around the world.
Remember,
let me know if you're goint to use any of my stamps, just to make me happy!
and requests are always welcome, just tell me somewhere!
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Thank you for making it ^^
They are amazing and beautiful creatures.
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Jede Katze ist ein Meisterwerk - Leonardo Da Vinci
私は日本語を話します｡
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Any chance they'll be a clouded leopard or an amur leopard (the most endangered cat - 40 left
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Btw I've added your requests to my to do list.. as they're rare felines I don't know if I'll find the pictures but I'll do my best!
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