IUCN Status
ID #ZOO-FA-1
Vulnerable
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
FamilyFelidae
Binomial NamePanthera uncia
Mammalia
Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
Biological Overview
The snow leopard, known as the ghost of the mountains, is a solitary big cat native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia. Adapted to extreme cold, it features thick smoke-gray fur patterned with dark rosettes.
Habitat Range
Alpine & Subalpine Ridges of Central Asia
Dietary Strategy
Carnivorous (Blue Sheep, Ibex)
Key Morphological Adaptations
- Thick fur coat
- Long tail for balance in rugged terrain
- Large paw pads acting as snowshoes
