Snow Leopard

Diet?

Blue sheep, Argali wild sheep, Siberian ibex, Asiatic ibex, marmots, pikas, hares, Tibetan snowcock and chukor partridge.

Gestation?

Could be 98 - 104 days and the litter size can be between 1 - 5 cubs, though 2 - 3 is more usual.

Population?

Estimated 4000 - 6500 individuals

Weight and height?

Female weight: 77-88 pounds Male weight: 100 - 121 pounds and the Head-body length: 35 - 51 inches; Adult shoulder height: ~23 in; Tail length: 32 - 40 in

Threats?

Often killed by local farmers because they prey on livestock such as sheep, goats, horses, and yak calves. In some areas domestic animals can make up to 58% of the snow leopard's diet, hunted for the much coveted fur and for bones which are used in Chinese medicines.The habitat of the snow leopard continues to decline as inreased grazing and human settlements fragment the historic range of the species.

What are their commons names?

Ounce, Snow Leopard Irbis, Léopard Des Neiges, Once, Panthère Des Neiges(Fr) Leopardo Nival, Pantera De La Nieves (Sp)

What are their scientific names

Panthera uncia, Uncia uncia

What is a snow leopard?

Snow leopard is a relative species to more widely seen Leopard (Panthera pardus).

Mating?

Snow leopards mate in late winter, between January and mid-March. Males and females stay together for a short period, but males do not participate in rearing the cubs.

Where do they live?

They live in cold, high mountains in 12 countries in Central Asia: China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Mongolia. China contains as much as 60% of the snow leopard's habitat.

What sounds could snow leopards make?

Unlike other large cats, snow leopards cannot roar. They can mew, growl, yowl and prusten.

What is their status?

endangered

How long could they jump?

They can jump as much as 50 feet