High-altitude acrobats

Snow leopards, the 'ghosts of the mountains,' inhabit harsh, remote landscapes at altitudes of 3,000 to 5,200 meters.

Have protective thick fur and tail 

Their dense, smoky gray fur with black rosettes provides camouflage and insulation in their high-altitude homes.

They are opportunistic hunters

With powerful builds and muscular tails, they can pounce up to 9 meters and prey on animals three times their body weight.

They can't roar

Unlike other big cats, snow leopards cannot roar but communicate through growls, mews, and yowls.

They are endangered species

Classified as endangered due to climate change, habitat loss, and poaching, conservation efforts like protected areas and reserves are crucial for their survival.