I have always admired big cats but my all time favourite is the Snow Leopard.
They are amazing creatures. surviving in harsh terrains. Beautiful and elegant cats full of determination to bring up their family.
Disappearing Snow Leopard
A desolate snow covered landscape
where strong winds blast the rock face
and with very little vegetation
what could survive in this cold place ?
such a harsh environment
steep imposing cliffs meet the ground
where habitats give good camouflage
rare snow leopards maybe found
in lush thick white, and yellow fur
marked by ringed spots of black on brown
watching all with such light green eyes
planning to bring their next prey down
snow leopards have beautiful long tails
paws adapted to walk on deep snow
able to ambush unsuspecting prey
chasing them down before the fatal blow
mostly active between dawn and dusk
this big silent cat that can`t roar
solitary by nature, `til breeding
their survival we must ensure
sadly these majestic creatures
are becoming such a rare sight
through loss of their range and hunting
this means they are losing their fight
© Lissie Bull 2022
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