Snow Leopard

The elusive Snow Leopard is rather mysterious, living as it does at extreme altitudes away from prying eyes. But numbers are thought to be as low as about 4,500 and they face numerous threats.

60%

60% of Snow Leopard habitat is in China.

4,500

Snow Leopards are extremely difficult to study but may number as few as 4,500 in the wild.

5,500

Snow Leopards inhabit landscapes up to about 5,500 meters above sea level.

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Snow Leopard

The elusive Snow Leopard is rather mysterious, living as it does at extreme altitudes away from prying eyes. But numbers are thought to be as low as about 4,500 and they face numerous threats.

60%

60% of Snow Leopard habitat is in China.

4,500

Snow Leopards are extremely difficult to study but may number as few as 4,500 in the wild.

5,500

Snow Leopards inhabit landscapes up to about 5,500 meters above sea level.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Least Concern

Near Threatened

Vulnerable

Endangered

Critically Endangered

RANGE

HISTORIC RANGE

CURRENT RANGE

CAT CHARACTERISTICS

Snow Leopards can cover up to marathon distances in a single night.

The Snow Leopard’s long fur is adapted to the cold and barren climates in which they live.

Snow Leopards live at extreme altitudes of up to 5,500 meters above sea level.

FACT FILE

Range: The Snow Leopard’s range spans 12 countries across 2 million square kilometers. 60% of their habitat is in China alone.

Health: Monitoring this elusive cat is very difficult, but there are believed to be between 4,500 and 10,000 alive in the wild.

Main Threats: Capture and killing for illegal wildlife market, human–Snow Leopard conflict, prey depredation.

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Snow Leopard

60%

4,500

5,500

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