One of the 3 leopards on WAnimals
Mammals · Carnivora · Felidae
Panthera uncia
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
Known as the "ghost of the mountains", it lives in the rugged ranges of Central Asia and is extraordinarily elusive.
Weight
22 kg – 55 kg
Size
90 cm – 1.3 m
Life expectancy
18 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Crepuscular
Active mainly at dawn and dusk.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
AI-generated images: illustrations, not photographs.
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panthera_uncia
Best time: June to September
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 22.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Snow Leopard — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The snow leopard is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as Snow Leopard Trust work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
Visit the Snow Leopard Trust websiteIt's documented in 10 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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