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| Fox, J.L. | |
| A review of the status and ecology of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) | |
| 1989 Pamphlet | |
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is listed as an endangered species throughout its range by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). It occurs in the mountainous regions of central Asia within the countries of Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, and the Soviet Union. The overall area of snow leopard habitat is approximately 1,230,000 km2 and the total population is probably several thousand. Snow leopards are generally solitary in the wild, with pairing occurring during breeding and female-young groups remaining together for 1-2 years. The primary prey of the snow leopard are the various species of wild sheep and goats present within its range, with smaller mammals and birds constituting secondary prey sources. Livestock appear to be important snow leopard prey in some areas. |
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