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Kush (left) and Karma (right), two female snow leopards (Panthera unica) at Jungle Cat World, relax while the sun sets on a busy day.
Sadly, Karma’s days at Jungle Cat World are coming to an end. She will soon be moving to another zoo in Omaha, Nebraska where she will be with a mate, but will be separated from her sister Kush with whom she has spent her entire life. Such separations are commonplace with both wild and zoobred snow leopards, but I have a feeling they will miss each other. I certainly will miss Karma who, despite being shy, tolerated me taking the photos I share with you.
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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.
Please visit http://www.snowleopard.org for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.
Sadly, Karma’s days at Jungle Cat World are coming to an end. She will soon be moving to another zoo in Omaha, Nebraska where she will be with a mate, but will be separated from her sister Kush with whom she has spent her entire life. Such separations are commonplace with both wild and zoobred snow leopards, but I have a feeling they will miss each other. I certainly will miss Karma who, despite being shy, tolerated me taking the photos I share with you.
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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.
Please visit http://www.snowleopard.org for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.
Category Photography / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Leopard
Size 700 x 443px
File Size 340.7 kB
Well said. I completely agree. Even if they DO look the same, tigers, snow leopards and many other animals have distinguishing markings that, if you can identify or fixate on a couple in particular, can make sure you always know who's who. I guess we're just covering another facet of laziness when it comes to getting to know an animal. =P
The funny part is, they proved that animals can tell the difference in OUR faces- as individuals as well as sexes. They knew it was a visual thing, and not hormone as the animals were identifying images, and not actual people.
Kinda makes you wonder how lazy and entitled we have become in regard ot anything outside of our species and cultural sphere.
Kinda makes you wonder how lazy and entitled we have become in regard ot anything outside of our species and cultural sphere.
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