Practice question

Snow leopard Panthera uncia, apex predator of high Central Asian mountains between 3000-5500 meters, elusive solitary habit, pale grey rosetted pelage blending perfectly with rocky snow terrain renders it nearly invisible. Wide paws act as snowshoes, long muscular tail aids balance on cliffs, thick fur and enlarged nasal cavity combat cold hypoxia. Due to extreme camouflage and low densities about one per 100 km², researchers term it Ghost of the Mountains, symbolizing pristine alpine wilderness. Clarity on this principle prevents confusion between in-situ and ex-situ methods often interchanged in examination options.