2. The snow leopard is related to leopards and clouded
leopards. They are more closely related to normal
leopards.
Leopard Clouded Leopard
Snow leopard relatives
3. Snow leopards live in mountains and forested regions of
Asia.
They are just about 2 meters long
They give birth to live young.
They have a pale gray coat with black spots.
It eats meat, such as wild sheep and goats.
Facts about Snow Leopards
4. The snow leopard is endangered because of habitat
destruction. Their population in the wild is decreasing.
There are only about 6,000 snow leopards left in the wild.
Why they are endangered
5. Snow leopards live in China and Asia.
They live in rocky mountains cliffs and ridges.
Sometimes snow leopards will stay in caves or dens.
Where does the Snow Leopard live
6. The snow leopard is a mammal. Also, they are
vertebrates. A group of snow leopards is called a leap.
Let’s classify this animal
8. Snow leopards are being helped throughout most of their
range. The International Snow LeopardTrust and the
Snow Leopard Conservancy are the two leading
organizations for this cat.
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How they are being helped
