Chapter 1
Anatomy of a high-altitude phantom
Chapter 2
Across the roof of the world
Chapter 3
Coexisting with the ghost
YOUR GOAL
Master of Tracking the mountain ghost on Snow Leopard Day
Ch 1 · Anatomy of a high-altitude phantom
007skaty Snow Leopard Adaptations
This long tail is my anchor on the steep (on the steep!) / It wraps my face when I curl up to sleep (when I sleep!)
007skaty Expanding paws distribute weight across soft snow, while extra fur between the toes provides grip on slippery ice
BETA
007skaty Match adaptations to the snow leopard to learn how it survives freezing mountain peaks.
Fun Fact
Tail blankets: Snow leopards sleep with their thick tails wrapped tightly around their faces to act as a warm, built-in scarf.
Glossary
snow leopard (noun)
A large, solitary wild cat with a thick, spotted coat and long tail, native to mountainous Central Asia. This feline uses its long, muscular tail for balance on steep cliffs and as a warm blanket.
A large, solitary wild cat with a thick, spotted coat and long tail, native to mountainous Central Asia. This feline uses its long, muscular tail for balance on steep cliffs and as a warm blanket.