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Feb 16, 2008, 11:25:01 AM
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:iconhewhowalkswithtigers:
This is a big, fluffy snow leopard cub at the Toronto Zoo giving me the ol' stare-down. It was sitting down to a nice meal and every once and a while it would check to make sure I wasn't doing anything sneaky. It didn't seem aggressive, it just wanted to keep tabs on me.

I guess you could call it a matter of trust.


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Snow leopards are found in mountainous central Asia, also called "the roof of the world". They are acclimated for some of the harshest terrain and climate in the world and are extremely elusive. Sadly, snow leopards are not elusive enough to escape the hand of man. They are an endangered species and there may be as few as 3,000 left in the wild with populations decreasing. Individuals are often the victims of revenge killing after taking village livestock, poaching for their bones and skin, prey depletion and habitat loss.

Please visit [link] for more information on snow leopards and how you can help.
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:iconakeli:
*akeli Apr 3, 2009   General Artist
amazzzing :love:
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:iconhewhowalkswithtigers:
*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Apr 3, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Aww, thank you! I'm glad you like it!

Maybe I'll release the version where I leave the booger hanging out of his nose. =P
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:iconcactusbuddy:
cute cat! nice fur btw
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:iconleeannekortus:
=LeeAnneKortus Feb 25, 2008  Professional Digital Artist
those eyes are so entrancing :-)
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:iconinuyasha1771:
THis is really so cute..I love it! Your camera skills, and ability to be with those animals is astounding to me! Great photograph :D
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