![]() ![]() ![]() However, in 2017 the species’ status was changed to “ vulnerable” after a population calculation error was discovered in the species’ 2008 population assessment. Between 2,500 to 10,000 adult snow leopards remain in the wild, but the species continues to face daunting threats to its survival.The fur on their stomachs is also very thick (up to five inches – 12.7 cm) to help them survive in cold. They also use their tail as a blanket while sleeping. This massive tail shields the animal from the cold, harsh winds of their habitat and help it maintain balance while jumping. The tail of a snow leopard is almost as long as the animal’s entire body. Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Snow Leopard Chuffing () Snow leopard facts: A snow leopard displays its loud vocalization skills known as ‘chuffing’ at the San Diego Zoo. Snow leopard’s hind legs are so powerful that they give the animal the ability to leap up to 9 meters (29.5 feet) – six times the length of its body. They can leap six times the length of their body So, protecting snow leopards (and, in general, keystone species) and their habitats will result in a cascade of benefits to the rich diversity of plant and animal species living in the same region. They’re also critical for the overall structure and functioning of an ecosystem, and influence which other types of plants and animals make up that ecosystem. Keystone species have an extremely high impact on a particular ecosystem relative to its population. ![]()
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