Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
- Where
- Himalayas & Central Asia
- Habitat
- Rocky mountain ranges, alpine meadows
- Diet
- Mountain goats, blue sheep, marmots
- Size
- 5-6 feet long, 60 pounds
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years in wild
- Conservation
- Critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching
Fun Facts
- Their fur is smoky gray with black spots that help hide them on snow and rock.
- They have extra-thick fur and fat to keep warm at -50°F temperatures.
- Snow leopards can jump 50 feet in a single bound!
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Powerful legs for jumping and climbing
Thick tail acts like a balance pole
Short, smoky-gray coat with dark spots