
Snow leopard
Status
Vulnerable
Classification
Mammal
Exhibit
Big Cat Falls
Excellent Jumpers
While stalking and attacking its prey, a snow leopard can leap as far as 20-feet vertically and 50-feet horizontally!

Staying Warm in the Cold
Native to central and southern Asia, snow leopards have several adaptations living in a cold, mountainous environment. They have small, rounded ears to minimize heat loss and broad paws to evenly distribute their body weight while walking on snow. Their long, flexible tail helps them maintain balance in the rocky terrain, and doubles as a blanket, protecting their face when sleeping.

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