Snow Leopard

Snow Leopard (Snow Leopard, scientific name: Panthera uncia)

Snow leopard is a rare and mysterious large cat, known as the "king of the mountains". They mainly live in the high mountains of Central Asia and South Asia, and their habitats are usually 2500-5500 meters above sea level, so it is difficult for humans to find them.

Basic information

Scientific name: Panthera uncia

Alias: Rock cat, soul of the snow mountain

Body length: 90-150 cm (excluding tail), tail length 80-105 cm

Weight: 35-55 kg (male individuals can reach 75 kg)

Lifespan: about 10-15 years in the wild, up to 20 years in captivity

Conservation level: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List)

Appearance characteristics

Coat color: grayish white or light yellow with black ring spots, and the belly hair is whiter.

Coat: The hair is dense, up to 12 cm long in winter, providing excellent insulation.

Tail: The tail is particularly long and fluffy, almost as long as the body, which helps to maintain balance and wrap the body to keep warm in cold weather.

Paws: The paws are wide and densely furred, like "snowshoes" to prevent sinking in the snow.