Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae
Size
Weight (Males): 99-121 lbs
Weight (Females): 77-88 lbs
Diet
Snow Leopards are carnivores and prey on small and medium sized mammals such as hares, rodents, and even game birds.
Lifespan
Lifespan (Wild): 10-13 years
Lifespan (Captivity): 20-22 years
Habitat & Range
Snow leopards live in high-altitude mountainous terrains including cliffs, rocky outcrops, and ravines.
At the Zoo
Southwick’s Zoo is home to two Snow Leopards. They are brother and sister.
Interesting Facts
Snow Leopards have long fluffy tails that can be used for balance or as a blanket to cover their bodies against the cold. Their large feet act as snowshoes and help them walk on the cold ground.
Their long limbs help the Snow Leopards to leap long distances of 30-50 feet.
Also known as the "Ghost of the Mountain", Snow Leopards can be hard to spot because of how well they blend into their natural environments.
Snow Leopards are more closely related to tigers than they are leopards.
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
