1. Why are Snow Leopards Endangered? Physical Characteristics
Location & Habitat
Physical Characteristics
Mainly China (Tibetan Region)
Surrounding Asian Countries
Mountain Regions
Arid Grasslands
Extra large paws
Thick fur
White, yellowish, gray fur
Powerful Legs
Long tails
lbs.
Poaching for fur and medicine
Leopards attack farmer’s livestock
Loss of habitat due to herding communities expansion
Mining activities releasing chemicals
Decline in mammal prey for food

2. What Can We Do? Resources Endangered Animals: Snow Leopard
Donate to foundations and conservations that protect snow leopards
Donate to foundations and conservations that help communities that share habitats with snow leopards
Inform others about what is happening to snow leopards
Monitor snow leopards with environmentally safe cameras
Track snow leopards safely
By: Ellen Diny