# @natgeo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CywYxgqOrP0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9482589-natgeo-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-10-23T21:15:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Geographic (@NatGeo) — https://gondola.cc/NatGeo

## Caption

Photos by sandesh_kadur | In the high mountains of the Himalaya, the undisputed top cat is the snow leopard. Its large, fur-lined paws act as snowshoes, and its thick furry tail, nearly the same length as its body, not only provides balance but also serves as a warm scarf. Both are perfect adaptations to life in the extreme. For these solitary creatures, rock overhangs are a kind of “social media” space. The animals habitually visit these stony areas, rubbing their cheeks against them and leaving scent marks, to let other snow leopards know of their presence. Placing camera traps at these particular spots helps us get a glimpse into the world of the “shaan,” the local Ladakhi word for these feline ghosts. #InternationalSnowLeopardDay

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