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snow leopard
noun
: a large cat (Panthera uncia synonym Uncia uncia) of upland central Asia with long heavy grayish-white fur irregularly marked with brownish-black spots, rosettes, and rings
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Left behind in Big Bear were the bears, bobcats, mountain lions, snow leopards, and wolves, who were moved inside where they were protected by HVAC systems and air-scrubbers.
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Jaimie Ding and Jae Hong, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2024
The throw is available in five different colors and patterns, including a light ombre and snow leopard pattern.
—Monica Bell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
About 26 animals remained behind in Big Bear, including bears, bobcats, mountain lions, snow leopards and wolves.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Their names — Sasha and Kira — are tied to the region snow leopards are native to: the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, like the Himalayas, zoo spokesperson Taylor Andelin tells Axios.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
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Jaimie Ding and Jae Hong, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Sep. 2024
The throw is available in five different colors and patterns, including a light ombre and snow leopard pattern.
—Monica Bell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
About 26 animals remained behind in Big Bear, including bears, bobcats, mountain lions, snow leopards and wolves.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2024
Their names — Sasha and Kira — are tied to the region snow leopards are native to: the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, like the Himalayas, zoo spokesperson Taylor Andelin tells Axios.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Snow leopard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20leopard. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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