Stats

Lifespan: 10-15 yrs
Size: Large
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Crepuscular
Social: Solitary
Biome: Alpine tundra
Range: Central and South Asia
Movement: Walking
Breeding: Live Birth
Defense: Camouflage
Status: Vulnerable

About

Snow leopards are large cats with thick fur and long tails, with their fur turning white in the winter. They are solitary hunters and will often stalk their prey for several hours before making a final run to catch it.

Life cycle

1.
newborn cub
A blind, helpless cub nurses constantly and depends on its mother for warmth and protection.
2.
juvenile
A lanky young cat learns to stalk and pounce, following adults to practice hunting.
3.
adult
Fully grown, holding territory and hunting on its own.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Panthera
Species: Panthera uncia