snow leopard vs leopard
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noun
- large feline of upland central Asia having long thick whitish fur
Examples
Would you actually know if the last snow leopard were defunct, as long as you could see it on the screen?
The mountainous Mongun Taiga, Tsagan Shuvuut and Turgen Uul are strictly protected areas, being the habitat of the snow leopard Uncia uncia (EN) at the northern margin of its Mongolian range; also of Tartarian roedeer Capreolus pygargus, Altai argali Ovis ammon (VU), the world's largest sheep, and Altai marmot Marmota baibacina (EN).
Among listed birds and mammals are: golden eagle Aquila chrysaetus, imperial eagle Aquila heliaca, peregrine Falco peregrinus, black-winged stilt Himantopus himantopus, snow leopard Uncia uncia (EN, Globally threatened), manul cat Felis manul, Mongolian gazelle Procapra guttorosa; (LR, Globally Threatened) and Altai argali Ovis ammon ammon (VU, Globally Threatened).
Definitions
noun
- the pelt of a leopard
- large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots
Examples
If head-to-toe leopard seems a bit too Big Cat Diary to appeal, then a waterproof rucksack or bumbag in the same print are an easy way to add a distinctive touch to a more classic outfit.
There will be a daily game drive in the park to spot leopards, elephants and tropical birds.
With its elongated snake-like body, the Leopard Moray eel moves very gently from one end to the other in the tank.
