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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.
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)
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Snow leopards live in the high mountains of Asia, where they face poaching, habitat loss, climate change and human-wildlife conflict. WWF works to protect their habitat, stop illegal trade, and support local communities.
Learn about the snow leopard's adaptations, diet, behavior, and threats in this article from WWF. Snow leopards live in high-altitude mountainous terrain, usually at elevations of 3,000-4,500m, and are well camouflaged and agile.
Snow leopards live in the mountains across Asia, from the Himalayas to Siberia. They have thick fur, powerful legs, and long tails to adapt to their cold and rugged environment. Learn more about their diet, threats, and conservation efforts.
Snow leopards live in the high mountains of Central Asia, mostly above the tree line and up to 18,000 feet in elevation. They face threats from habitat loss, climate change, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and reduced prey.
