CHUFF-YOWL
Snow Leopard
A ghost cat with a tail like a scarf.
MEET THE FIGHTERS
Snow Leopard vs Baboon
Tonight's science rumble is set in the empty savanna exhibit after closing time. No snacks were harmed.
Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
The tail is used for balance and as a wrap-around scarf in sleep.
Blue sheep, ibex, and the occasional livestock snack when wild food is scarce.
Baboon
Papio anubis
Baboons keep a lookout while others forage. Safety is a job.
Fruit, grass, insects, and the occasional small animal. Flexible and fearless at picnic tables.
Who do YOU think wins?
WAHOO-BARK
Baboon
A troop-tough primate with serious canine teeth.
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