Snow leopard - Wikipedia
WEBThe snow leopard ( Panthera uncia ), occasionally called ounce, is a species of large cat in the genus Panthera of the family Felidae. The species is native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.
Snow Leopard | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBtotal estimated 4,000-6,500. Scientific Name. Panthera uncia. Weight. 60-120 lbs. Length. 2-5 ft. Habitats. high mountains. Map data provided by IUCN. The snow leopard’s powerful build allows it to scale great steep slopes with ease. Its hind legs give the snow leopard the ability to leap six times the length of its body.
Snow Leopard: Species Facts, Info & More | WWF.CA
WEBAbout Snow Leopards. Snow leopards are the only species of big cat that inhabit the cold deserts of High Asia. With their smoky-grey fur coats making them practically invisible, snow leopards have adapted to life in remote, frigid alpine landscapes with snowshoe-like paws and dense, woolly fur.
Snow leopard | Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 29, 2024 · The snow leopard attains a length of about 2.1 metres (7 feet), including the 0.9-metre- (3-foot-) long tail. It stands about 0.6 metre (2 feet) high at the shoulder and weighs 23–41 kg (50–90 pounds). It hunts at night and preys on various animals, such as marmots, wild sheep, ibex ( Capra ), and domestic livestock.
Snow leopard, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBWhat is the snow leopard? These spotted leopards live in the mountains across a vast range of Asia. They are insulated by thick hair—in shades of gray or creamy yellow and covered with grayish...
Where do snow leopards live? And nine other snow leopard facts
WEBSnow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia's high mountains, including the Himalayan region. In the Himalayas, snow leopards live in high alpine areas, mostly above the tree line and up to 18,000 feet in elevation. They are found in 12 countries—including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia. 2.
Species Spotlight: Snow Leopard | Pages | WWF - World Wildlife …
WEBSnow leopards are solitary creatures. Since it is so rare to see two snow leopards together, there actually is no term for a group of snow leopards. Where do snow leopards live? Snow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia's high mountains, including the Himalayan region.
Snow Leopard Facts - Snow Leopard Trust
WEBSnow Leopard Facts. Known throughout the world for its beautiful fur and elusive behavior, the endangered snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is found in the rugged mountains of Central Asia. Snow leopards are perfectly adapted to the cold, barren landscape of their high-altitude home, but human threats have created an uncertain future for the cats.
The snow leopard: elegant and elusive | WWF
WEBSnow leopard. Vulnerable (Around 4,000 remain) Panthera uncia. Affected by: Habitat loss and fragmentation , Climate change , Human wildlife conflict , Illegal wildlife trade. The elegant and well-camouflaged snow leopard is one of the world’s most elusive cats.
Snow Leopards 101 - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Snow leopards are one of the world’s most elusive cats. Learn how these “mountain ghosts” are perfectly equipped to thrive in extreme, high-elevation habitats, and how they expertly hunt agile prey.
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