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**Snow Leopard
Scientific name: Panthera uncia
Typical lifespan: 10-15 years wild; longer in captivity.
Gestation: ~90-100 days.
Diet: Carnivore - mountain sheep, ibex, marmots.
Role in nature: Apex predator of alpine ecosystems; helps maintain prey population health.
Range / countries: Central Asia - Himalaya, Tibet, Mongolia, Afghanistan, parts of China, India, Pakistan.
Size / height: Head-body length ~1-1.3 m; powerful hindquarters for leaping.
Weight: 27-55+ kg depending on sex and region.
Bite force: Strong for mountain ambush; effective hunting bite but lower absolute magnitude than larger big cats.
Vision / hearing: Excellent low-light vision and good hearing for mountain environments.
Abilities: Exceptional leaping (large hindlimb power), camouflaged pelage, moves on near-vertical cliffs.
Conservation: Vulnerable/Endangered in many ranges due to poaching and habitat loss.
Extra: Thick fur and long tail for balance and insulation.
2025 September 07