Photo Credit: Doug KjosFOUND IN WILD: Central Asia. They travel the Himalayas at altitudes of 5,000 – 18,000 feet, just below the permanent snow line.
SIZE AND DESCRIPTION:
Average male body length is 4 – 5 feet.
Tail may be up to 3 feet long.
INTERESTING FACTS:
Status is endangered. Fewer than 500 remain in the wild.
Predator: man is the most devastating predator. Snowleopard coats are prized and local villagers trap and sell the furs. The only other predator is the wolf.
