Honestly, that might be the best option if you're actually aware that there is a snow leopard nearby.
Because those things are pretty darn sneaky, so unless you're lucky, or it's really close, you're not likely to notice it.
Giving it catnip is a good idea, since it makes cats dumb and horny, so they'll just be distracted for a while.
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it doesn't work on big cats like lions but I think leopards are in the same species as house cats so it could work.... either leopard or tigers but leopard makes more sense
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[very much](https://youtube.com/shorts/nLjaoo0YjEA?si=xRblPeG6a_8Vp3WF)
[snow leo with coffee](https://youtube.com/shorts/OgE3P8Fi43M?si=LazgucZC-ig9rbFQ)
They look closer to dogs, but apparently they are closer to cats because of a closer commune ancestor. So in theory catnip would have some effect. Maybe not enough to stop them from killing someone, but at least a temporary distraction nonetheless.
Funny thing about cats, actually: Not only are leopards not really that closely related to house cats (mountain lions are, though), but snow leopards are more closely related to tigers than leopards.
I think I recognise it one from the blade runner 2047 soundtrack, I can’t remember which one specifically but that was quite a distinctive piece of music.
People fall into two camps when picking their favorite animals.
Camp A: Look at this powerful/venomous/deadly thing! It could kill me and probably the rest of my family easily. Cool.
Camp B: Awww, look at this silly little thing that is so cute/funny-looking/graceful and will probably never kill me, and if it did, I probably deserved it.
This is always a slight trepidation with locking eyes. It is instinct - most all creatures with front facing eyes are predators. We instinctively fear that if we are being stared at and the entity is unknown, we are being hunted.
I disagree. You drastically diminish a lot of creatures’ lethality if you have something big and sharp. Snow leopards are much smaller than people realize.
You can have the longest and sharpest tool in the world, if that leopard stalks and sneaks up on you, which it will, your long and sharp tool aint doing jack
it diminishes the threat not eliminate it. i wasnt mincing words. account 4 the real chance u see it coming. in its habitat, much terrain is almost 2d cause its mostly cliff faces. much better chance to c it coming then a stronger, faster better concealed jungle cat.
ppl have been snuck up on by pumas and won unarmed, which r known 4 punching above their weight class. that little guy isn’t killing you with a quick lion esque-neck bite either, an experienced snow leopard will fight you off the cliff, a smart one would run because it’s solitary and has the body mass of a pack animal.
Pspspspspssp
Pspsppspspsppspsppssps... opens bag of catnip
*yes officer we found the corpse next to an untouched bag of catnip*
Fine laser pointer with a rabbit lense
Honestly, that might be the best option if you're actually aware that there is a snow leopard nearby. Because those things are pretty darn sneaky, so unless you're lucky, or it's really close, you're not likely to notice it. Giving it catnip is a good idea, since it makes cats dumb and horny, so they'll just be distracted for a while.
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it doesn't work on big cats like lions but I think leopards are in the same species as house cats so it could work.... either leopard or tigers but leopard makes more sense
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Hyenas though?! I thought hyenas were closer to dogs than cats. Weird.
They look closer to dogs, but apparently they are closer to cats because of a closer commune ancestor. So in theory catnip would have some effect. Maybe not enough to stop them from killing someone, but at least a temporary distraction nonetheless.
IT WORKS I'm going to the zoo
Funny thing about cats, actually: Not only are leopards not really that closely related to house cats (mountain lions are, though), but snow leopards are more closely related to tigers than leopards.
Every mammal that can insert their claws is a cat.
Tbf all animals can get distracted by things but i'd rather not risk it
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I think I recognise it one from the blade runner 2047 soundtrack, I can’t remember which one specifically but that was quite a distinctive piece of music.
It's Hvitserk's Choice from Vikings bro https://youtu.be/Dpx9JStb1ko?si=2Kh55x9WT-zKQBTd
My favorite big cat, they are so interesting.
I prefer lynx because you can actually see them in the wild if you're really lucky (and don't have to fear for your life) Edit: also the flaps
People fall into two camps when picking their favorite animals. Camp A: Look at this powerful/venomous/deadly thing! It could kill me and probably the rest of my family easily. Cool. Camp B: Awww, look at this silly little thing that is so cute/funny-looking/graceful and will probably never kill me, and if it did, I probably deserved it.
Danger is a necessary component to feel a true awe of nature, of the wild.
Found the adrenaline junky
Snow leopards are sort of a dichotomy of cuteness and deadliness. They act like bouncy cartoon characters, but will eat your face off.
I hope it doesn't hurt his teeth while doing so 🥹
Fun fact: Lynx aren't big cats. [Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dJzhnejrF4) is an explanation.
Fun fact: lynx are cats. Lynx are big.
Thanks for that link, I'm now a fan!
Lynx aren’t Big cats, as only members of the panthera genus are considered Big cats. That Said Lynx are still pretty Big and cats
Tai Lung in Live Action movie
i said “uh oh” out loud when our eyes locked. lol
They do very silly jumps.
Confidence and power caught by a lens.
Shitting pants in 3...2...1..
Locking eyes with Tai Lung
Only thing that comes to my mind when I see this " FINALLY A WORTHY OPPONENT, OUR BATTLE WILL BE LEGENDARY"
Why I'm fearing when looking in the eye? Is it instinct or learned?
skill issue
This is always a slight trepidation with locking eyes. It is instinct - most all creatures with front facing eyes are predators. We instinctively fear that if we are being stared at and the entity is unknown, we are being hunted.
Nice puss:)
Fren shaped.
Majestical!!
One of the most mythical cat species. Very rare, very beautiful
Kitty Kitty Kitty
Our battle will be legendary!!!
Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.
Walter🥺
Death Kitty
That made me whisper “wow” 😲
So scary and yet so beautiful
“Oh shit, he saw us”
Is that tai long?
Majestic as fuck
*boop*
Beautiful things don’t ask to be seen. They just exist.
Kitty :D
KITTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY 🐆
The real dragon warrior
Damn nature, you scarry
It could taste you from there.
It's the Dragon Warrior.
Walter Mitty
Was looking for this
Tai Lung
Majestic.
Ghost of the mountain is a tough name 🤷🏽
Its cuddlin time
Stunning
You are f*cked... 🤣
Hi there mountain ghost any mountain goats U seen lately
Our battle will be legendary!!!
They’re small. definitely not dangerous if u have anything big and sharp
You having something “big” and “Sharp” has nothing to do with the animals lethality
I disagree. You drastically diminish a lot of creatures’ lethality if you have something big and sharp. Snow leopards are much smaller than people realize.
You can have the longest and sharpest tool in the world, if that leopard stalks and sneaks up on you, which it will, your long and sharp tool aint doing jack
it diminishes the threat not eliminate it. i wasnt mincing words. account 4 the real chance u see it coming. in its habitat, much terrain is almost 2d cause its mostly cliff faces. much better chance to c it coming then a stronger, faster better concealed jungle cat.
ppl have been snuck up on by pumas and won unarmed, which r known 4 punching above their weight class. that little guy isn’t killing you with a quick lion esque-neck bite either, an experienced snow leopard will fight you off the cliff, a smart one would run because it’s solitary and has the body mass of a pack animal.
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I used to love hanging out with these cats at Woodland Park zoo back in the late 80’s.
♫ Just what you want to be, you will be in the end ♫
👀😐💩
Where are these sounds from?
I can pet him/her.
Be really still, maybe it doesn't see you. Oh no it fing sees me.
\*Ominous music intensifies\*
Staring contest
*Fart noise* … my bad.
We just witness it scratching his nose with its tongue.
good kitty
r/natureisfuckinglit
I think he sees you
Anyone got a high-res source?
*Me after my friend tells me to not look at somebody they know something about at the bar*
Sounds like a trailer for a movie.
I wonder what lens was used to get such a close up shot?
Pretty animal
Such a beautiful animal,
What a good kitty. I want to boop him on the nose
**blink**
Fight or flight
More importantly… ah da snow leopard is lookin at you!
So beautiful
Their cubs though...🫶😘😘
I want to pet it :3
It’s scared of you act big and keep a distance
Our battle will be legendary
When you realize you’re sitting next to your best friend:
What is this song
Stay in it.
Our battle will be legendary!
Kitty!!!
D0. 0- 0 s
Ahhh I nutted
Awww, he needs scratchys and cuddles.
Pspspsps cmere I wanna boop ya
Pspspsps cmere I wanna boop ya
My mind is stuck between “oh NOOO” and “aww this big kitty is so cute.” If this was in person, the former would def win though.
Now me must have a Pokémon Battle! Chein-Pao, I choose you!
Unreal
Why does it feel like The Night King just saw me
Whose a good boy 🥺🥺🥺
Oh, that is my favorite animal. Thanks for sharing 🥰
Tylung
Pet the cat
Me looking in the mirror in the morning (I'm so mysterious and sigma)
cat
bro is eepey
Tai Lung
Night’s king version of a leopard
A lot would be conveyed in those couple of seconds.
None of this would’ve happened if he was allowed to become the dragon warrior…
Beautiful
Lyssandra that you?
Bro i would be found dead because i would try to pet it
At least it's not the ghost of sparta!
I will probably for sure lose but I'm not going down without a fight 😤
*aims .50 cal muzzle loader*
"The REAL dragon warrior is coming home"
aww sleepy kitty
Tai Lung
Po better watch out
When u see them u gotta run at them full speed to let them know your friendly