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Snow Leopard
Uncia uncia
Uncia uncia
The snow leopard’s five-inch thick coat affords great protection from
the cold. The coat also comes in handy as camouflage, blending the
leopard in with the rocky terrain as it lies in wait for potential prey.
Sadly, the beautiful coat also hinders the leopard’s survival, as
poaching for the fur is one of its major threats.
The snow leopard’s tail, which is up to 3 feet long, helps it maintain balance while navigating steep and rocky slopes.
The snow leopard’s tail, which is up to 3 feet long, helps it maintain balance while navigating steep and rocky slopes.
Fact file:
Height: Up to 2 ft
Length: Up to 4.3 ft
Weight: 77 – 120 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 21 yrs in captivity
Habitat: Mountain regions, including grassland, scrubland and open woodland
Diet: Primarily blue sheep and ibex, some other hoofed mammals, rodents and birds
Current Range: Central Asia