Snow leopard
The snow leopard is a very special animal that lives high in the mountains. They are also called irbis. They have beautiful white or grey fluffy fur that helps them hide in the snow. The snow leopard has big beautiful blue eyes and a long fluffy tail that helps it keep its balance when jumping on rocks. It has long, sensitive whiskers on its muzzle.
Where The snow leopards live
The snow leopards love places where few people can reach. Their home is the high mountains. Did you know that they are one of the few felines that can live at such high altitudes?
The snow leopards can live in the mountains where snow covers the ground all year round. That's why they're also called snow leopards.
The snow leopards live on high mountain slopes in countries such as China, Mongolia and Russia. They feel comfortable in these conditions because their fur protects them from the cold and their large paws help them to move on snow and rocks.
The snow leopards like to be alone, and they usually live on their own territory, which they mark in a special way so that other animals know, "This is my land!".
The snow leopards are incredibly adaptable animals that have managed to find their home in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. That's why they are so special and amazing!
Snow leopards have a family
The snow leopards are carnivores. This means they eat other animals. Their favourite foods are mountain goats and sheep. They can also catch and eat hares and birds. The snow leopards hunt alone, lurking and watching their prey and then leaping out of hiding.
Snow leopards have a family
Snow leopards have a family just like us! The mum usually gives birth to one to three cubs at a time. When the little leopards are born, they are blind and completely dependent on their mum. But don't worry, they grow very quickly and start exploring the world around them after just a few months! By the second winter they are ready for independent life.
