Snow Leopard
I.U.C.N status
International Union for Conservation of Nature
LC
Least concern
NT
Near threatened
VU
Vulnerable
EN
Endangered
CR
Critically endangered
EW
Extinct in the wild
EX
Extinct
Identity card
Class :
Mammals
Order :
Carnivores
Family :
Felids
Genus :
Panthera
Species :
uncia
Average size
60 cm at the withers
Weight
30 to 60 kg
Longevity
20 years
Sexual maturity
3 to 4 years
Gestation
3 months
Litter
1 to 4 young
Diet
Carnivore
Goats and wild boars, hares, mice, deer, marmots, small mammals...
Did you know?
The snow leopard is perfectly adapted to the cold conditions of its habitat. Its thick coat becomes even denser in winter and its small, round ears help retain heat. Thanks to its wide paws, similar to snowshoes, it can move silently across the snow without sinking in. Its spotted coat allows it to blend perfectly into the snowy mountains.
Threats and conservation
The snow leopard is threatened by poaching, habitat loss, declining prey populations and conflicts with local communities. Conservation efforts, led by organisations such as WWF and the Snow Leopard Trust, aim to reduce conflicts with humans, protect its habitat and combat poaching.
