Snow leopards live high in the mountains of Central Asia. They live in twelve countries in the mountains of Asia.
Snow leopards are shy and hard to find. They mostly live alone. They are most active at dawn and dusk.
A snow leopard has wide, furry paws that work like snow shoes. Its thick fur keeps it warm.
A snow leopard has a long tail. The tail helps it keep its balance. It also wraps its tail around its body to keep warm.
A snow leopard has grey-white fur with dark spots. Its cubs are much darker than their mother.
Snow leopards' main food is blue sheep and ibex. A snow leopard stalks its prey. Then it springs on it.
Snow leopards do not roar. They make a friendly chuff and can purr.
A mother snow leopard has her cubs in a rocky den. A cub's eyes open at about seven days old.
Words to know
- ibex: food animal
- stalks: sneaks up on
- prey: hunted animals
- chuff: friendly sound
- den: a rocky home
