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Snow Leopard
Pantheria uncia
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Central Asia,
including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, the Himalayas, and China.
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| Habitat: |
Alpine meadows
above the tree line.
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| Diet: |
Mammals from as
large as ibex or wild sheep to as small as mice and birds. At the zoo: feline diet.
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Fun Facts:
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- A large male snow leopard weighs about 200
pounds and stands about 28 inches tall at the shoulders!
- In the wild these cats are active both day
and night! In captivity, these cats are generally more active at night!
- Snow leopards are excellent jumpers, capable
of long jumps of 6 to 15 meters (15-45 feet) through the air!
- Two to five cubs are born in a hidden den in
the late spring or early summer!
- The snow leopard is classified as a Big Cat,
however, it purrs and does not roar like other Big Cats!
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