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Snow leopards live in the mountains of Central Asia. While their habitat range covers 2 million km2 (approximately the size of Greenland or Mexico), there are only between 3,920 and 6,390 snow leopards left in the wild.
Potential snow leopard habitat in the Indian Himalayas is estimated at less than 90,000 km 2 (35,000 sq mi) in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, of which about 34,000 km 2 (13,000 sq mi) is considered good habitat, and 14.4% is protected.
The snow leopard’s habitat range extends across the mountainous regions of 12 countries across Asia: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
Jun 21, 2024 · The snow leopard inhabits the mountains of central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, ranging from an elevation of about 1,800 metres (about 6,000 feet) in the winter to about 5,500 metres (18,000 feet) in the summer. snow leopard ( Panthera uncia or Uncia uncia)
Snow leopards live across a vast area in northern and central Asia's high mountains, including the Himalayan region. In the Himalayas, snow leopards live in high alpine areas, mostly above the tree line and up to 18,000 feet in elevation. They are found in 12 countries—including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia. 2.
Snow leopards live in high-altitude mountainous terrain, usually at elevations of 3,000-4,500m. They prefer steep, broken landscapes such as cliffs, rocky outcrops and ravines. Snow leopards have short forelimbs and long hind legs, which allow them to traverse and stay agile in their steep and rugged environments. © naturepl.com / Andy Rouse / WWF.
Habitat. Snow leopards can be found throughout high mountain ranges, including the Himalayas and the southern Siberian mountains in Russia. They can also be found in the Tibetan Plateau...
Snow leopards can move in 85 cm (33 in) deep snow, but prefer to use existing trails made by other animals. Snow leopards do not attack humans; they have easily driven away from livestock and readily abandon their kills, often without defending themselves.
Cold and dry: the snow leopard primarily lives in arid, barren mountain areas. Gentle: snow leopards are not known to be aggressive toward humans. Carnivorous: the cat’s main prey are ibex, argali and blue sheep. A snow leopard on the prowl in China.
Habitat. The rugged and mountainous terrain of Central Asia and the Himalayan region. © KLEIN and HUBERT WWF. Diet. The diet of the snow leopard varies by region and season but consists mostly of wild sheep and goats, and smaller animals such as pikas, zokrs and marmots. © naturepl.com / Valeriy Maleev / WWF. Threats.
