Search the site

Snow Leopard

Did You Know?

Snow leopards have several unique physical adaptations for the cold. Their tails are nearly as long as their bodies (up to 40 inches), acting as a counterbalance for balance on steep cliffs and as a built-in "blanket" that they wrap around their faces while sleeping.

⚖️
WEIGHS
50–120 Lbs
22–55 kg
🧪
Scientific Name
Panthera uncia
Lives For
10–12 years (Wild); up to 22 years (Captivity)
📋
Country
📋
Continent
Asia
🐾
Type