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Are Snow Leopards Endangered, Threatened, or Vulnerable?
Endangered
Yes, the females are usually with the cubs
Which gender of Snow Leopard is generally bigger?
The males, about 30% bigger.
Do Snow Leopards live in high altitude or low altitude?
high altitude
Snow Leopards colors help them blend in with the mountains, what colors are they?
Gray, Black and White
Do Snow Leopards fight with other big cats?
No, they let them eat their kill and then they run away.
Panthera uncia is the scientific name of the Snow Leopard. What does it mean other than Snow Leopard?
Panther lynx.
When do the Snow Leopard cubs first open their eyes?
When they are 93-110 days old.
What very populated country do Snow Leopards live in?
China, India
Do Snow Leopards have longer tails than all big cats, no big cats or some big cats?
They have the longest tail of any big cat in the world
About how many Snow Leopards are left in the wild?
3,500-7,000
How many pounds are adult Snow Leopards?
60-120 pounds
Why is a Snow Leopard's tail so big?
It acts as a muffler for the nose and mouth.
When Snow Leopards live in a flat terrain, how much area will they cover (in kilometers)?
1,000 kilometers.
How long can Snow Leopards jump?
At least 40 feet.
How many Snow Leopards live in zoos?
600
How high will Snow Leopards climb in summer?
At least 5,000 metres above sea level.
How thick does Snow Leopard belly fur get?
5 inches thick.
When prey is abundant, how much territory will they cover (in kilometers)?
30-65 kilometers.
What is the highest elevation Snow Leopards will live in?
3,000-5,400 meters above sea level.
How many times has a Snow Leopard killed a human?
There are no known Snow Leopard killings.
What is Snow Leopard in Latin?
pardus varietates nix
When do Snow Leopards become nocturnal?
When they sense human presence, they will become nocturnal to avoid encounters with humans.
What is the highest elevation Snow Leopards will live in?
3,000-5,400 metres
How long did a Snow Leopard walk for on record in a day?
27 miles