Snow Leopards

Things you may not have known about the snow leopard

- It's nickname is "ounce"

- It can jump 25ft in a single bound

- Actually doesn't live in snow all year round

- It doesn't actually raw

- The coat changes to brown-gray colour in summer

- The snow leopard's teeth are over 4in long

BUT, the most important thing ... there are only about 3500-7000 in the wild and about 600 in zoos. This makes them one of the most endangered species ever.

Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM

Settings: 1/200, f/4.5, ISO 800

Location: Sydney Taronga Zoo

There are a variety of ways you can help with preventing the extinction of snow leopards. It's not always a donation, sometimes it's as simple as raising awareness about this issue. Either way, I hope these big cats stick around for a bit longer. If these photos don't change your mind, then maybe this site can, click here.

Camera & lens: Same as above

Settings: Same as above

It is easily one of the most graceful animals on the earth, and if you don't like them ... you can go jump off a bridge :)