Snow leopard

Snow leopard

1. Where does the snow leopard live?

a) In the Amazon rainforests

b) In the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia ✅

c) In the African savannah

2. What is the status of the snow leopard in the Red Book?

a) Least Concern

b) Vulnerable species ✅

c) Extinct in the wild

3. What does the snow leopard feed on?

a) Grasses and roots

b) Large herbivores (goats, sheep, deer) ✅

c) Fish and algae

4. How long can the body of a snow leopard reach (without tail)?

a) 50-70 cm

b) 100-130 cm ✅

c) 180-200 cm

5. Why is the snow leopard called "irbis"?

a) It is a translation from Latin

b) The name comes from the Turkic word "irbiz" ✅

c) It was named after a scientist.

6. Approximately how many individuals of the snow leopard remain in the wild?

a) About 4,000 - 6,500 ✅

b) Less than 500

c) More than 50,000

7. How do snow leopards help themselves get around in the snow?

a) They wear "snowshoes" made of wool.

b) Their wide paws act as natural skis ✅

c) They only jump on rocks

8. What is the main threat to the snow leopard?

a) Wolf attacks

b) Poaching and loss of habitat ✅

c) Volcanic eruptions

9. How do snow leopards mark their territory?

a) They dig holes

b) They leave scent marks and scratches on trees ✅

c) They shout loudly at night.

10. Can a snow leopard roar like a lion?

a) Yes, it can roar loudly.

b) No, it cannot roar ✅

c) Only during mating season