Snow leopards are gorgeous creatures. They are native to the rugged highlands of Central Asia. In particular, they are found in the Himalaya region, living at elevations as high as 9,000 – 15,000 feet above sea level. They are smaller than most big cats, weighing about 60-120 pounds. Their tails are nearly as long as their body, it keeps them warm in the cold climate. Snow leopards don’t roar, they chuff. The snow leopard is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List…
Wolves howl to communicate with one another. They locate members of their pack and often engage in a group howl before setting off to hunt. The howl is a warning to neighboring wolves to stay away. The chorus of wolves howling is beautiful. In 1996, the third week of October – Wolf Awareness Week – became a national event. It’s goal is to dispel misconceptions about wolves and create awareness about the important role wolves play in our ecosystem. We’re reminded…
It is World Rhino Day – a day to celebrate the different species of rhino and raise awareness of the threats they face, from poaching to habitat loss. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were half a million rhinos across Africa and Asia but now there are around 29,000, although population numbers are slowly increasing again. Here are ten things you need to know about rhinos and the current poaching crisis. Posted by IBTimes 9/22/16. The name rhinoceros…