They are the top predator in their habitats with their prey including mountain sheep and goats.ĭespite their name, the snow leopard is actually more closely related to the tiger than it is the leopard. Snow leopards can currently be found in 12 central Asian countries, including India, Nepal, Tibet and China. The main threats currently faced by snow leopards are habitat loss, climate change, loss of prey, and illegal poaching. Can you spot the ultra rare and perfectly camouflaged male snow leopard in this picture? BOBBY-JO VIAL / CATERS NEWS The exact number remains unknown as they are a rather elusive animal.
The big cat is currently considered to be a vulnerable species, with the WWF estimating that there could be as few as 4,000 leopards in the wild. “Their long fur and less distinctive markings that seem to change shape with body movement make identifying individual snow leopards difficult compared to other big cats like tigers, leopards and jaguars, which have more distinctive markings.” Snow leopards are certainly masters at camouflage, with the WWF saying:
Wildlife photographer Bobby-Jo, shared her photos of the snow leopard to Facebook, with commenters quick to remark how hidden the animal was. My date said the craziest thing on the second meetingĪ photograph shows just how good at camouflaging the snow leopard is – with the big cat seamlessly blending in with its surroundings.Īustralian photographer Bobby-Jo Vial spent three days following the leopard through Kibber National Park, snapping a number of photos along the way – check out the one below and see if you can spot the big cat. I was excited to meet my date until he sent me a message about my boobs Can you spot the playful cat hiding in plain sight?
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