Vocabulary
Habitat
Тіршілік ету ортасы
Where can snow leopards be found?
In the mountains of Central Asia
What is special about saiga antelopes’ noses?
They are large and help warm the air.
What type of animal is a snow leopard?
A mammal
Endangered
Жойылып кету қаупі бар
How thick is a snow leopard’s fur?
Between 5–12 cm thick.
What kind of areas do saigas live in?
Semi-deserts and dry steppes.
What is the purpose of a saiga’s big nose?
To warm the air they breathe.
Conservation
Қорғау,сақтау
How far can a snow leopard jump?
Up to 15 meters.
How fast can a saiga run?
Up to 80 km/h.
How thick is a snow leopard’s fur?
5–12 cm thick
Poaching
Заңсыз аң аулау
What helps snow leopards stay warm?
Their thick fur and long tail.
When was the saiga listed as Critically Endangered?
In 2002
Where do saiga antelopes live in summer?
In dry steppes.
Predator
Жыртқыш жануар
How many snow leopards are believed to live in the wild today?
Around six thousand or fewer.
How many saigas now live in Kazakhstan?
Over 100,000.
What helps snow leopards survive in cold climates?
Their dense fur and long tail.