snow leopard

E373698

The snow leopard is a large, elusive wild cat native to the high mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, renowned for its thick spotted coat and exceptional climbing ability.

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All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
snow leopard canonical 7
Snow leopard 2
Snow Leopards of Kazan 1

Statements (86)

Predicate Object
instanceOf big cat
felid
species of mammal
activityPattern crepuscular
nocturnal
adaptation large nasal cavities
long tail
powerful hind limbs
spotted coat
thick fur
averageLitterSize 2 to 3 cubs
binomialName Panthera uncia
bodyLengthRange about 75 to 150 centimeters
bodyMassRange about 22 to 55 kilograms
class Mammalia
clawType retractable claws
coatPattern grey fur with black rosettes
commonName ounce
snow leopard
conservationProgram Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Program
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet carnivorous
ecologicalRole apex predator
keystone species
family Felidae
foundInCountry Afghanistan
Bhutan
China
India
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Mongolia
Nepal
Pakistan
Russia
Tajikistan
furColor smoky grey
yellowish tan
genus Panthera
gestationPeriod 90 to 100 days
habitat alpine zones
high mountain ranges
rocky slopes
steep cliffs
subalpine zones
hearing acute hearing
IUCNRedListCategory VU
IUCNStatus Vulnerable
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInCaptivity up to 21 years
lifespanInWild up to 15 years
nativeTo Altai Mountains
Central Asia
Himalayas
Hindu Kush
Karakoram
Pamir Mountains
South Asia
Tibetan Plateau
Tien Shan
notableTrait can leap long distances
elusive behavior
excellent climber
order Carnivora
phylum Chordata
preysOn Himalayan tahr
blue sheep
ibex
marmot
pika
protectedBy CITES Appendix I
reproduction sexual reproduction
scientificName Panthera uncia
socialBehavior solitary
subfamily Pantherinae
symbolOf mountain ecosystems
tailFunction used as insulation when resting
used for balance
tailLengthRange about 80 to 100 centimeters
taxonRank species
threat decline of wild prey
habitat loss
poaching
retaliatory killing by herders
vision excellent night vision
yearDescribed 1775

Referenced by (10)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Ladakh fauna snow leopard
Siberian ibex predator snow leopard
Ak Bars Kazan nameMeaning snow leopard
this entity surface form: Snow Leopards of Kazan
Namdapha National Park fauna snow leopard
Temperate Territory hasAnimal snow leopard
Huanglong Scenic Area habitatFor snow leopard
this entity surface form: Snow leopard
Sayan Mountains fauna snow leopard
Rara National Park hasFauna snow leopard
Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve hasFauna snow leopard
this entity surface form: Snow leopard