VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

SNOW LEOPARD AND JAGUAR

Snow leopard (Panthera uncia)

• Distinctively has a short muzzle, high forehead, and vertical chin.
• Unbroken spots are seen on body.
• Newly born cubs are darker than the adults
• Lives in high altitudes of Himalayan regions.At the onset of winter, comes down along with the migration of animals that come down to low altitudes
• Nocturnal in nature and is called as ‘ounce’

Jaguar (Panthera onca)

• One of the four big cats (lion, tiger & panther).
• Neck is short
• Head is sturdy in nature and animal has got enormous power.