Zoology of the ZooPl. CXCVI
Snow leopard
Panthera uncia
Mammalia · Carnivora · Felidae
Fig. 1. Snow leopard
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 0.55-0.65 m at the shoulder |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 22-55 kg |
| Food | Blue sheep, ibex, marmots |
| Lifespan | About 15-18 years (est.) |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | mountain |
| Range | Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Lives above the treeline in the mountains of Central Asia. A tail almost as long as its body works for balance and as a scarf. Wide, furry paws act as snowshoes.
Observe: Watch it wrap its tail around its face.