Snow Leopard

Snow leopards live in the cold mountains

of central Asia. They have thick, grey fur

Fast Facts
with black spots which keeps them warm Type: Mammal

Size: 3.6 feet long

and helps them to hide in the snowy
Weight: 60 - 120 pounds
mountains.
Life span: 15 to 18 years
The snow leopard is one of the smallest
Habitat: Snowy mountains
members of the ‘big cat’ group. This
Population: ± 6,000
group includes animals such as lions,
Diet: Carnivore
tigers, and leopards.

Snow leopards have a long tail and large paws that help them to balance on the

rocks of the snowy mountain slopes. Its tail is nearly as long as the rest of its body!

They also use their tail to wrap around the body to keep warm.

Snow leopards are carnivores and actively

hunt their prey. They often stalk

their prey from above and catch

it with a large jump. They can

jump as far as 50 feet! Snow

leopards can kill animals that are

three times their size. Their favorite

food are mammals such as goats,

sheep, deer, and hares.

Answer the questions below.

1) Where do snow leopards live? 4) Why is the snow leopard’s tail

important?
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2) Name four members of the ‘big cat’ __________________________________

family. __________________________________

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3) What do snow leopards eat?

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Complete the puzzle and find the hidden word.

1) Snow leopards have black … on their fur.

2) An animal that snow leopards eat.

3) An animal that eats meat.

4) A snow leopard can kill animals … times its size.

5) A snow leopard can … as far as 50 feet.