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Snow leopard (Uncia uncia)

Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Size
Weight
Life expectancy
Dimorphism
Distribution

Habitat

Diet

Mammals
Carnivores
Felidae (cats)
Uncia
uncia
100-135 cm
50-75 kg
10-17 years
Obvious
China, Tibet, Afghanistan and Nepal
Mountains, from 2000 to 6000 m altitude
Wild sheep and other smaller mammals
The snow leopard's large,
furry paws enable it to walk
on the surface of fresh snow