snow leopards

An illustrated introduction to snow leopards that discusses their physical characteristics and behavior.

"A look at snow leopards, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their retractable claws, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their ability to survive changing climates in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"Native to several mountain ranges and plateaus in south Asia and eastern Europe, the snow leopard has been threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and a reduced food source. Learn how collaborative programs across borders and with local people have helped the species populations in some areas remain steady, and also benefit the big cat's main food source, wild sheep and goats, whose numbers are reduced by hunters and competition for grazing from livestock"--Provided by publisher.

"Join a zoologist in the Himalayan mountains as he searches for the elusive snow leopard"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses a number of the dangers that snow leopards face and what can be done to save the species.

Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.

Provides an account of an expedition mounted by the Snow Leopard Trust to the mountains of Mongolia in an effort to learn more about the elusive snow leopard and find ways to keep it from extinction.

An introduction to snow leopards, covering survival in the wild, raising of young, relationships to other species, and protection and conservation issues.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snow leopards, the non-roaring big cats of Central Asia. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snow leopards have spotted fur"--Provided by publisher.

Fifteen-year-old Peak Marcello is invited to participate in an "International Peace Ascent" in the Hindu Kush, with a team made up of under-eighteen-year-old climbers from around the world--but from the first something seems wrong, so when the group is attacked, and most of the climbers are either killed or kidnapped, Peak finds himself caught up in a struggle to survive, shadowed by the Shen, a mysterious snow leopard.