Researchers trace Snow Leopard evolution through ancient fossils The researchers analyzed five snow leopard fossil records from locations outside the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, including Beijing, northwest China's Gansu Province, France, and Portugal, some dating back ... 01/19/2025 - 3:56 am | View Link
Forecast Calls for Snow at Santa Barbara Zoo’s Snow Leopard Festival It’s snow joke! On Sunday, Jan. 26, the forecast at the Santa Barbara Zoo calls for snow, sledding, and a day full of frosty fun at the annual Snow ... 01/16/2025 - 1:16 pm | View Link
Snow leopards: Tracing the evolution of an apex predator The study sheds light on the evolutionary adaptations that allow snow leopards to thrive in one of the world's most challenging environments. 01/16/2025 - 3:49 am | View Link
Largest-scale snow leopard population survey published China has completed its first large-scale snow leopard population assessment, which is also the largest-scale snow leopard population survey officially published globally, according to a press release ... 01/16/2025 - 2:37 am | View Link
China conducts world's largest snow leopard population survey over 360,000 square kilometers Chinese researchers conducted assessment survey on northwest Tibetan Plateau, also known as Qinghai-Xizang, between 2015 and 2021, reports media - Anadolu Ajansı ... 01/15/2025 - 10:55 pm | View Link
Snow leopard The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a species of large cat in the genus Panthera of the family Felidae.The species is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because the global population is estimated to number fewer than 10,000 mature individuals and is expected to decline about 10% by 2040. 01/18/2025 - 2:17 am | View Link
Snow leopard, facts and photos Snow leopards have powerful legs and are tremendous jumpers, able to leap as far as 50 feet. These big cats use their long tails for balance and as blankets to cover sensitive body parts... 01/17/2025 - 5:24 am | View Link
Snow leopard | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica snow leopard, large long-haired Asian cat, classified as either Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia in the family Felidae. The snow leopard inhabits the mountains of central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, ranging from an elevation of about 1,800 metres (about 6,000 feet) in the winter to about 5,500 metres (18,000 feet) in the summer. 01/17/2025 - 12:16 am | View Link
Top 10 facts about Snow Leopards Snow leopards live in high-altitude mountainous terrain, usually at elevations of 3,000-4,500m. They prefer steep, broken landscapes such as cliffs, rocky outcrops and ravines. Snow leopards have short forelimbs and long hind legs, which allow them to traverse and stay agile in their steep and rugged environments. 01/17/2025 - 12:02 am | View Link
Snow Leopard Facts: Behavior, Diet, Habitat, and More The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a rare big cat adapted to life in a cold, harsh environment. Its patterned coat helps it blend in with the steep rocky slopes above the tree line in the Asian mountains. The other name for the snow leopard is the "ounce." Ounce and the species name uncia derive from the old French word once, which means "lynx." 01/16/2025 - 10:15 pm | View Link
By Matt Geiger, BusinessDen
A Minnesota developer is looking to make a stop in Central Park.
Peter Brodd submitted plans to the city last week for an 18-story, 201-unit apartment building on part of the parking for the Regional Transportation District’s Central Park Station.
The proposal, drawn up by Minneapolis architect Urban Works, calls for a mix of units ranging from 350 to 1,300 square feet inside a 380,000-square-foot building.
The Tesla Cybertruck seized by police in England last week. GMPPolice in England last week seized a Cybertruck as they are not legal to drive on UK roads. The Tesla vehicle is not on sale in Europe, and attempts to import it are not going well. The Cybertruck's weight and sharp edges mean it is unlikely to win European approval anytime soon.
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British Airways was transporting gold jewelry from Bahrain to Chicago. Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesAlmost 20 pounds of gold jewelry went missing from a British Airways plane in Chicago. Two employees from a ground handling firm were prosecuted on suspicion of theft over the incident. BA is asking for compensation after a Bahraini court ordered the airline to pay back the jeweler.
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Homebuyers may have more success this year, but the bar is very low.halbergman/Getty ImagesLast year was the toughest for entry-level home affordability in four decades. Prospective buyers have reasons to be hopeful, but mortgage rates aren't among them. Here's what top real-estate analyst Ivy Zelman thinks will happen in 2025.