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The snow leopard's fur is whitish to grey with black spots on the head and neck, with larger rosettes on the back, flanks and bushy tail. Its muzzle is short, its forehead domed, and its nasal cavities are large. The fur is thick with hairs measuring 5 to 12 cm (2.0 to 4.7 in) in length, and its underbelly is whitish.
Learn about the snow leopard, a vulnerable big cat that lives in the harsh high mountains of Asia. Find out how WWF works to protect its habitat, stop illegal trade, and reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Learn about the snow leopard, a big cat that lives in high-altitude mountains and has white-greyish fur and long tail. Find out how WWF is working to protect this endangered species and its environment.
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.
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Learn about the snow leopard, a spotted cat that lives in the mountains of Asia and is vulnerable to extinction. Find out how it hunts, adapts, and faces threats from humans and climate change.
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Learn about the snow leopard, a vulnerable and elusive cat that lives in high, rugged mountain landscapes across 12 countries in central and south Asia. Find out how WWF is helping to protect its habitat, prey, and people who depend on it.
About 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. They use their tails — which are nearly as long ...
