"Snow Leopard: The Ghost Cat"

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Often referred to as the “Ghost of the Mountains,” the snow leopard is an elusive big cat that reigns among the peaks of the Himalayas. Snow leopards act as an ambassador of the planet’s highest places and are considered sacred by the people who live there. As an apex predator, the presence of this big cat indicates a healthy ecosystem.

Snow leopards are known for their striking beauty, with smoky-colored coats tinted with cream and yellow shades and patterned with black spots. The spots are called rosettes, and each cat has a pattern that is unique like a fingerprint. This cat is more medium in size when compared to other big cats. They stand to about 60cm at the shoulder and have a body length between 1.8-2.3m. Their tail can be 1m long! Females can weigh around 35-40kg, while males can weigh 99-45-55kg. Unique among other cat species are their pale grey to greenish eyes.

The twelve countries that encompass the snow leopard’s range include: China, India, Mongolia, Russia, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan. They are generally found at elevations between 3,000-5,400m above sea level. In Russia and Mongolia, they may be found as low as 600m. Patrolling ridge-lines and rocky outcrops, a snow leopard’s home range is dependent on the availability of prey.

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