They are also keystone species.Ī concept introduced in 1969 by the American ecologist and zoologist Robert T. Paine (Ap– June 13, 2016), a keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its natural environment relative to its abundance. Keystone species have an extremely high impact on a particular ecosystem relative to its population. 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. 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.
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. 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. The tail of a snow leopard is almost as long as the animal’s entire body. This massive tail shields the animal from the cold, harsh winds of their habitat and help it maintain balance while jumping.
They also use their tail as a blanket while sleeping. The fur on their stomachs is also very thick (up to five inches – 12.7 cm) to help them survive in cold.
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