Snow Leopard

Panthera uncia

Average Lifespan: Up to 20 years.

Diet: Mountain goats and sheep, deer, and boars.

Geography: High mountains of Central Asia.

Babies: Snow leopards give birth to litters of 1-5 cubs after being pregnant for about 3 months.

Conservation Status: Endangered.

Interesting Fact: A snow leopard uses its long tail as a built-in blanket, wrapping it around its body to keep warm.

Snow leopards at the Zoo

Play Time! Zoe is a very playful cat. She even plays tug o’ war with the keepers through the mesh of her holding and usually wins!