Photo of a snow leopard Panthera Uncia
Predator Conservation Trust:Snow Leopard information: Panthera Uncia
SNOW LEOPARD
Scientific name:
Panthera Uncia
DESCRIPTION
The snow leopard is around 1 to 1.3 metres in length and its tail adds
another 80cm - 1m to its total length. The snow leopard typically stands
around 60cm high at the shoulder. They weigh between 35 and 75 kg with
males being heavier than the females.
The snow leopard has very thick fur to keep it warm in the cold mountain
areas where they live, and the fur is a pale grey with large rosette markings.
The underside is a pale cream or white colour.
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