Snow Leopard
Panthera Uncia
Stats
Length:
7 feet including the tail
height:
about 2 feet
Weight:
60 to 120 pounds
Lifespan:
15 to 18 years in the wild, up to 25 years in captivity
Sexual Maturity:
3 to 4 years
Breeding Season:
late winter
Gestation Period:
90 to 100 days
Eats
It hunts at night and preys on various animals, such as marmots, wild sheep, ibex (Capra), and domestic livestock.
Lives
mountain ranges in central and south Asia.
Behavior
Yowls, meows, grunts, chuffs, and moans. It can also purr when exhaling. Mostly solitary.
Description
Did you Know?
Their wide, fur-covered feet act as snowshoes.
How can I Help?
There could be as few as 4,000 snow leopards in the wild. The main threats they face are habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, loss of prey, poaching for the illegal trade, and climate change.
Snow leopards are also poached for their fur and bones, which are a source of income for people living in rural areas.
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