This Animals Paws Act Like Snow Shoe
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Snow leopard's fur-covered paws act like natural snowshoes, distributing their weight to prevent them from sinking in deep snow.
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This adaptation allows them to move effortlessly across mountainous and snowy habitat.
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Their paws are extra-large relative to their body size, creating a broad base.
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A thick coat of fur on the paw pads further increases surface area and provides insulation, acting like the base of a snowshoe.
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This design spreads their weight over a larger area, much like a snowshoe distributes human weight, preventing them from sinking.
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Their thick fur also insulates them from extreme cold and provides camouflage.
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They use their long and thick tail for balance on rocky terrain, as a blanket for warmth, and as a rudder in mid-air.
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Their powerful legs allow them to leap great distances, up to 50 feet.
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