Snow Leopard

Panthera uncia

Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae

Size

Weight (Males): 99-121 lbs
Weight (Females): 77-88 lbs

Snow Leopards are carnivores and prey on small and medium sized mammals such as hares, rodents, and even game birds.

Lifespan (Wild): 10-13 years
Lifespan (Captivity): 20-22 years

Snow leopards live in high-altitude mountainous terrains including cliffs, rocky outcrops, and ravines.

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.

Southwick’s Zoo is home to two Snow Leopards. They are brother and sister.

Vulnerable