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Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Snow Leopard, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Snow Leopard are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Definition: The Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia) is large feline of South and central Asia having long thick whitish fur. It lives in the difficult terrain and climate conditions of the Himalayas

  • Fact 2 - The Snow Leopard has no relation with the leopard - it is closer to a Cheetah
  • Fact 3 - Description: The Snow Leopard has long thick fur varying in color from grey to a light tan
  • Fact 4 - The Snow leopard's spots: The snow leopard's rosettes are dark gray and they have smaller spots on their heads, legs and tail. Each snow leopard's spots are unique, similar to human fingerprints. The spots on the head and neck of the snow leopards are very similar to that of Jaguars
  • Fact 5 - The color of the eyes of the Snow Leopard are pale green or gray
  • Fact 6 - The paws are wide which distributes their weight better for walking on snow
  • Fact 7 - The Snow Leopard is incapable of roaring
  • Fact 8 - Snow Leopard stats and facts

    • Weight: Up to 75 kg

    • Length: 47 - 59 inches
    • Length of tail: 31 inches to 39 inches
    • Habitat: Rocky mountain ranges
    • Lifespan: 15 - 18 years
    • Speed: Up to 37 mph (60 km/hr)
    • Diet: Carnivorous eating mainly sheep, wild boar, marmots and other small rodents
  • Fact 9 - The long tail helps them to maintain their balance on rocky or slippery terrain
  • Fact 10 - The Snow Leopard is a solitary creature
  • Fact 11 - The Snow Leopard is able to jump as far as 50 feet (15 meters)
  • Fact 12 - The litter size is 2-3 cubs
  • Fact 13 - Females give birth in rocky dens lined with their fur
  • Fact 14 - A female on heat attracts males by the smell of her urine
  • Fact 15 - The Snow Leopard molts twice a year

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